Berlei is a brand of women's lingerie and in particular bras and girdles.[1]
History
The company began in Sydney in 1910. The Berlei brand originated in 1917.[2][3] Berlei undergarments are now sold in Australia by Hanesbrands and in the United Kingdom by Courtaulds Textiles.
Berlei conducted a research project to quantify Australian 'figure types'.
The name came from that of the firm's founder, Frederick Richard Burley, who felt that his name as normally spelt was not contextually appropriate to his products.
Berlei Limited was one of the first Australian companies to expand outside Australia.[2]