borstband

Borstband is a Dutch term that literally means "breast band" or "chest band" and refers to a strap or band worn around the upper torso. The precise meaning depends on context, ranging from clothing components to parts of equipment or medical devices.

In historical dress, borstband can denote a strap across the chest used to secure garments, carry equipment, or support armor or corsetry. In traditional Dutch and other European costumes, such bands were sometimes decorative as well as practical, varying in width and ornamentation.

In modern fashion and textiles, borstband can describe a band integrated into garments for structure or styling, such as a chest strap on jackets or bodices, or a decorative stripe across the chest area.

In health and sports contexts, borstband most often refers to a chest strap worn against the body to measure heart rate or other physiological signals. These straps are typically part of wireless monitors and connect to devices via radio or Bluetooth.

Other uses include safety or work gear, where a borstband may function as a chest harness or attachment point for equipment. The term is used primarily in Dutch, and its exact meaning can vary by field.