Silique form

Hi mthomp,

I've noticed that the Silique form is now being marketed under the Airway label (are you sure saw it advertised as Amoena?). I saw it for sale on at least one online site as an Airway form. You're right, the price has taken a huge leap. If you want to order at the lower price, I think they're still on sale as Silique on some sites, including parkmastectomy.com. I don't understand the marketing strategy--it seems as if they've licensed it to Airway but are still also selling it as Silique.

I've tried the Silique leisure form--it's soft and light as air. My only complaint is that the edges don't sit flush the way the Amoena 126 and other foam forms do. If you look closely at the photo online, you'll see what I mean. But in the right bra, it works well and is very comfortable.

Speaking of the Amoena 126s, I was disappointed recently when I ordered a pair of new Amoena 126s to replace my well-used pair. They've apparently changed their formula. My old labels say the inside was latex foam, now it's polyurethane foam. The new version doesn't sit against my chest as well and the sizing is different. Very disappointing.

I understand ABC has just introduced a new leisure form that uses memory foam. It's called First Form and its number is 916. I've seen it for sale on two websites, one of them Park Mastectomy, whose owner said she'll call me as soon as she's received one of the forms to look at, to let me know what it's like. If it sounds good from her description, I may give it a try. I'm always looking for the lightest, most comfortable forms available. It's nice that new products are being introduced all the time. 

Good grief, $200 for a 126! That's pretty ridiculous. I do agree with you that local shops tend not to carry the foam forms, or if they do they are emphatic that you also need silicone. I called one of the stores in my area to ask about the new ABC form, thinking it would be great if I could try it on before purchasing, rather than ordering it online, but the fitter I spoke with hadn't even heard of it. Then, when I explained what it was, she asked me (somewhat accusatorily), "What would you use it for?" I explained I like light forms for everyday wear. She seemed distinctly uninterested in encouraging that.

One small warning about the Silique forms. I recently decided to do just what you're thinking of and order a second pair of Comfort Lites while the price is so good. I ordered them from TrueKare, but when they arrived they didn't look like my original pair--there was thick stitching bordering the form and the form wasn't as full. I returned them for a refund.

A couple of weeks later, I called Janet Park at Park Mastectomy to ask whether she'd had any issues with the Silique forms and she said some customers had reported the same kinds of problems to her. It's apparently a manufacturing problem, not a change in design. Janet drop ships her products (i.e. she submits orders to the manufacturer and they ship the product directly to the customer), so she's not able to check things before they're sent out. But if you ordered from her and there were a problem, I'm sure she'd work with you to make it right--she's a lovely person and has bent over backward when I've had a problem with an order.

I'll let you know when I learn more about the ABC form.

Barbara

I will be assisting with a fitter traing session for ABC in Nashville on Tuesday.  I will be the person who will be modeling all their new poducts.  I will call Ann and ask her to bring the First Form and I will try it and see what I think.  I will let you know something!

I tried the First Form today and I loved it!  It was very comfortably...like I was wearing nothing at all.  I normally wear the ABC massage form, and  I could not believe the difference in the two.  I would not wear the First Form everyday, but for exercise, it would be great!

I loved the memory foam.  It was so lightweight and soft.  If you normally wear a 3, I would recommend you go up to a size 4.

Sandy

Hi Lisa-from-yuma,

The Silique Comfort Lite is cool and much lighter than any other form on the market that uses silicone. I have a pair of them and find them very comfortable. I also wear Amoena Climate forms sometimes--they are very lightweight and they have a pad on the back that really reduces perspiration because you don't have the silicone right against the skin. I find the silicone really heats up against my skin, even in a pocketed bra. The Amoena Comfort Plus forms (Natura and Individual) are also supposed to help lessen perspiration and are also lightweight.

You might want to check out my non-profit website, BreastFree.org. I talk about a number of these forms and have links to pictures of them. Just go to the Breast Forms section and read through it. I also recommend some nice non-silicone forms that are light and comfortable for everyday wear.

Barbara

Thank you so very much. It gives me a place to start on my research. I am sure I will be in touch with you later. Thanks again.

Hi Moissy,

I just learned that Silique will soon have a new form--a weighted foam form. I'll be trying it as soon as it's available and will report back. I'm hoping we'll have yet another good alternative for leisure activities.

I'm so glad you like the Silique Comfort Lites--my DH also enjoys their lifelike qualities .