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[[File:Binder side.jpg|thumb|200px|<translate>A commercially made binder like this is the safest way to bind.</translate>]] | [[File:Binder side.jpg|thumb|200px|<translate><!--T:78--> A commercially made binder like this is the safest way to bind.</translate>]] | ||
[[File:Binder front.jpg|thumb|200px|<translate>A front view of the same binder.</translate>]] | [[File:Binder front.jpg|thumb|200px|<translate><!--T:79--> A front view of the same binder.</translate>]] | ||
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[[File:Chest binders in various skin tones DSCF2250.jpg|thumb|200px|<translate><!--T:15--> Chest binders in various skin tones.</translate>]] | [[File:Chest binders in various skin tones DSCF2250.jpg|thumb|200px|<translate><!--T:15--> Chest binders in various skin tones.</translate>]] | ||
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There are a lot of varieties of commercial binders, but nearly all of them are for people who have breasts that are a B cup size or smaller. A lot of them don't do much different than a compression sports bra. (For people who have B cup size or smaller breasts, a compression sports bra can work as good as a binder for creating a chest that just looks like pectoral muscles. Compression sports bras are better for your body than any binder, especially when exercising. Some trans men use those bras at the gym.) | There are a lot of varieties of commercial binders, but nearly all of them are for people who have breasts that are a B cup size or smaller. A lot of them don't do much different than a compression sports bra. (For people who have B cup size or smaller breasts, a compression sports bra can work as good as a binder for creating a chest that just looks like pectoral muscles. Compression sports bras are better for your body than any binder, especially when exercising. Some trans men use those bras at the gym.) | ||
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'''The "Tri-Top style 983," by Underworks.''' [http://www.ftm.underworks.com/ http://www.ftm.underworks.com/] Shaped like a cropped tank-top, with a breathable mesh back, with a heavy-duty front that feels like it's made out of the same stuff as a trampoline. It doesn't have any fasteners. You put it on by stepping into it and pulling it up. Putting it on over your head requires a lot of agility in your arms, which can get tangled in it, but some people who are wider in the lower part of their body find that this is easier. Either way, try practising by putting on a normal tank top over and over, thinking carefully about how you're moving your body to do it. Think of putting on the binder as like putting on an amazingly intractable tank top. It's very, very difficult to put this binder on over your head when the binder hasn't been broken in yet. After it's been broken in, and after you've had some practice, you can get so that you can put it on as quickly as a bra. | '''The "Tri-Top style 983," by Underworks.''' [https://web.archive.org/web/20131027201255/http://www.ftm.underworks.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131027201255/http://www.ftm.underworks.com/] Shaped like a cropped tank-top, with a breathable mesh back, with a heavy-duty front that feels like it's made out of the same stuff as a trampoline. It doesn't have any fasteners. You put it on by stepping into it and pulling it up. Putting it on over your head requires a lot of agility in your arms, which can get tangled in it, but some people who are wider in the lower part of their body find that this is easier. Either way, try practising by putting on a normal tank top over and over, thinking carefully about how you're moving your body to do it. Think of putting on the binder as like putting on an amazingly intractable tank top. It's very, very difficult to put this binder on over your head when the binder hasn't been broken in yet. After it's been broken in, and after you've had some practice, you can get so that you can put it on as quickly as a bra. | ||
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'''The "extreme chest concealer style 988," by Underworks''' (at the same link as above), is another version of the tri-top described above, with a small change: it's longer, so you can tuck it into your waistband. Some people have trouble with the tri-top rolling up, so they prefer to get the long one and tuck it in so it can't roll up. The tri-top has been re-designed a little bit (with a flared lower edge) so that it's less likely to roll up, though. The tri-top would have to be the more comfortable of the two, because it doesn't constrict around your tummy at all, so you can breathe more freely. Some people save money by buying the tri-top style 983 instead and then sewing some extra fabric onto the end so that it can tuck in as this long 988 binder can. That's cheaper if you've got the sewing skills and supplies. | '''The "extreme chest concealer style 988," by Underworks''' (at the same link as above), is another version of the tri-top described above, with a small change: it's longer, so you can tuck it into your waistband. Some people have trouble with the tri-top rolling up, so they prefer to get the long one and tuck it in so it can't roll up. The tri-top has been re-designed a little bit (with a flared lower edge) so that it's less likely to roll up, though. The tri-top would have to be the more comfortable of the two, because it doesn't constrict around your tummy at all, so you can breathe more freely. Some people save money by buying the tri-top style 983 instead and then sewing some extra fabric onto the end so that it can tuck in as this long 988 binder can. That's cheaper if you've got the sewing skills and supplies. | ||
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* Cons: The Velcro closure down the left side of your ribs makes it so this binder is asymmetrical. That means that your left breast gets compressed much more firmly, whereas your right breast might not look compressed at all if you don't have it positioned quite right. The asymmetrical pressure-- much firmer on the left than on the right-- is also bad for your ribs, so don't wear this binder all the time. The soft fabric insulates body heat and will make you feel much, much hotter than with the mesh Underworks binders. The Velcro closure has a hard, coarse texture that digs into your skin on that side, so you might have to wear an undershirt with it, which then kind of defeats the breathability of the fabric. | * Cons: The Velcro closure down the left side of your ribs makes it so this binder is asymmetrical. That means that your left breast gets compressed much more firmly, whereas your right breast might not look compressed at all if you don't have it positioned quite right. The asymmetrical pressure-- much firmer on the left than on the right-- is also bad for your ribs, so don't wear this binder all the time. The soft fabric insulates body heat and will make you feel much, much hotter than with the mesh Underworks binders. The Velcro closure has a hard, coarse texture that digs into your skin on that side, so you might have to wear an undershirt with it, which then kind of defeats the breathability of the fabric. | ||
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'''GC2B Tank or Half binder''' [https://gc2b.io/ (UK/EU)] [https://gc2b.co US/CAN/Americas] Similar design shape to underworks, but in nude (5 shades), red, green, blue and purple too. The compression panel is made of cotton, compared to Underwork's one-material-all-over design. Racerback binders are now available in black and nude (5 shades). | '''GC2B Tank or Half binder''' [https://gc2b.io/ (UK/EU)] [https://gc2b.co US/CAN/Americas] Similar design shape to underworks, but in nude (5 shades), red, green, blue and purple too. The compression panel is made of cotton, compared to Underwork's one-material-all-over design. Racerback binders are now available in black and nude (5 shades). | ||
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'''Compression Chest Binder | Gynecomastia Solutions''' [https://gynecomastiasolutions.co.uk/collections/compression-vests/products/compression-chest-binder (UK/EU)] Comes in white and black only. Made from a Nylon / Spandex blend. Uses a 3 clasp design, allegedly for post surgery use or for general chest binding. | |||
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'''Esha Chest binder''' https://eshaproduct.com/ | |||
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This brand is from Taiwan, and their binder have four types of binders, which are zipper, buckle, pullover, and velcro. | |||
'''Banabuddy''' https://banabuddy.com/ is an FTM brand that symbolized the courage to embrace one's authentic self, no matter the obstacles.The tale of Banabuddy lives on, ever-evolving, touching lives, and empowering transgender men to embrace their true selves and celebrate their authenticity with pride. They provide premium binders priced at approximately $50, featuring a soft cotton inner layer that enhances comfort against the skin. The front zipper design allows for quick removal, adding convenience to your experience. | |||
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*[http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html Big Brother Used Binder Program]. Donate used binders, and this group gives them to trans men for free. They require that you prove that you truly need a binder and can't afford one. Region: USA. | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20170807104728/http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html Big Brother Used Binder Program]. Donate used binders, and this group gives them to trans men for free. They require that you prove that you truly need a binder and can't afford one. Region: USA. | ||
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*[ | *[https://bindersforlove.wixsite.com/bindersforlove Binders For Love]. Gives new and used binders for free to trans people who can't afford one. | ||
*[https://www.dcats.org/binderexchange DC Area Transmasculine Society (DCATS) Binder Exchange] - Free binders to residents of Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia. | |||
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*[http://ftmgaragesale.livejournal.com/ FTM Garage Sale]. A Livejournal blog/forum for trans men to sell their second-hand binders and other equipment. | *[http://ftmgaragesale.livejournal.com/ FTM Garage Sale]. A Livejournal blog/forum for trans men to sell their second-hand binders and other equipment. | ||
*[https://herkimercountypridealliance.org/about Herkimer County Pride Alliance] - Provides "new or gently used binders" to people who can't otherwise access them. Limited to residents of Herkimer County, New York, USA. You need parental permission if you're under 13. | |||
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*[https://linktr.ee/littlepetalalliance Little Petal Alliance] - LPA is partnered with GC2B for a binder giveaway program for people in the USA (prioritizing Black and Indigenous people, as well as people in states where trans rights are under legislative attack.) As of June 2023, the binder giveaway is currently closed, but check back in the future to see if they reopen it. | |||
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*[ | *[https://www.morf.org.uk/binder-scheme/ MORF binder exchange]. Region: UK. | ||
*[https://phoenixtransitionprogram.com/binder Phoenix Transition Program] - Gives free GC2B binders to transmasculine people age 18 or over in the USA. | |||
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*[http://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,324.0.html Susan's Place Transgender Resources - Forum - FTM Gear]. People often make posts on this forum about binders they have to sell or give away. | *[http://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/board,324.0.html Susan's Place Transgender Resources - Forum - FTM Gear]. People often make posts on this forum about binders they have to sell or give away. | ||
*[https://www.validusa.org/active-affirming-wardrobes Valid USA] - Free binders mailed out to people ages 24 and under. (Only for people living in Arizona, USA.) | |||
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