{"product_id":"snugknit-shoulder-brace","title":"SnugKnit Shoulder Brace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shoulder brace that doesn't end up in a drawer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost shoulder braces are built around a neoprene shell. Neoprene is stiff and doesn't breathe, so within an hour it's warm, damp, and pressing where you don't want it. And because a shoulder isn't a fixed shape, a sleeve held on by friction alone works its way down the arm as you move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the complaint in almost every one-star review of a shoulder brace: it bunched up, it slid down, it had to be readjusted all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnugKnit is knit rather than moulded, so it stretches with the joint and lets air through. The strap across the chest is what actually keeps it in position — it anchors to your body rather than gripping your arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is boring, and that's the point. You put it on in the morning and stop noticing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere people wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough a full shift.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat enough to disappear under a work shirt or a uniform. No buckles pressing, nothing to loosen at lunchtime. You can type, drive and lift in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaching.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seatbelt, the top shelf, your own hair. Nobody counts how many times a day they reach above their head until it starts to cost something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvernight, if that's when it's worst.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder pain is often worse at night, and rolling onto that side is usually what does it. Almost nothing rigid can be slept in. This can — there's no hard panel to dig in when you turn over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it stay put\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnit stretch fabric that moves with the joint instead of fighting it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strap across the chest that anchors the brace, so it doesn't migrate down the arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat profile — no buckles or hard panels to press through a shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable knit rather than neoprene, so it doesn't trap heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits either shoulder — one brace, no left or right version to choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't a sling and it doesn't immobilise the arm. It's a compression support, not a treatment. If you have a diagnosed injury or you've been told you need surgery, that's a conversation for your doctor — ask whether compression is appropriate for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinding your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure across the back of your shoulders, from the outer edge of one shoulder to the other. Don't use your shirt size — it won't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShoulder width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.3–33.9 in \/ 77–86 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.1–37.8 in \/ 84–96 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.0–40.2 in \/ 89–102 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.2–42.5 in \/ 97–108 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween two sizes? Go up. A brace that's slightly loose still supports the joint. One that's too tight comes off within a week and does nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying it for someone who won't measure himself? Order by his shirt size one step up and swap it free if it's wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit compression fabric with an adjustable strap across the chest. No neoprene, no plastic buckles, no hard panels — which is why it can be worn under a shirt and slept in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then air dry. Don't tumble dry: heat shortens the life of the elastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship to the United States, Canada and Australia. Orders over $50 ship free; below that a flat rate is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 1–2 business days. United States 7–12 business days, Canada and Australia 12–20 business days, with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrong size? Email us and we'll send the right one at no charge — you keep the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot helping after 60 days? One email and we refund you in full. You don't need to send it back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SnugKnit","offers":[{"title":"Gray \/ S","offer_id":57411435757948,"sku":"14:200006151#Gray;5:100014064","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ M","offer_id":57411435790716,"sku":"14:200006151#Gray;5:361386","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ L","offer_id":57411435823484,"sku":"14:200006151#Gray;5:361385","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ XL","offer_id":57411435856252,"sku":"14:200006151#Gray;5:100014065","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5193\/6124\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image__1.jpg?v=1788714397","url":"https:\/\/snugknit.com\/products\/snugknit-shoulder-brace","provider":"SnugKnit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}