Berlei is a brand of women's lingerie and in particular bras and girdles .

The brand originated in Australia in 1917 . Berlei undergarments are now sold in Australia by Pacific Brands and in the United Kingdom by Courtaulds Textiles.

The name came from that of the firm's founder, Frederick R. Burley, who felt that his name as normally spelled was not appropriate to his products.

Berlei Limited was one of the first Australian companies to expand outside Australia. Berlei (New Zealand) Limited was incorporated in 1923 and Berlei (U.K.) Limited was organised in 1930.

Frederick R. Burley (29 May 1885, Hamilton, Victoria - 26 May 1954, Wahroonga, New South Wales) was the founder of Berlei.

Burley was a pioneer in employee relations and an accomplished public citizen, holding office in the Rotary Club and contributing to other worthy organizations. In the custom of Rotary he would introduce himself to other clubs with his name, his club, and his occupation as a "maker of jewel caskets".

In 1923 he founded the Australian Made Preference League and served as the first president of the League. The League created the Great White Train as a promotional tool for early Australian industries.