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If you even want to experiment with binding, you've got to buy a breast binder that's actually designed to be a breast binder. People have gotten hurt from commercial binders (generally rib injuries, not the skin and tissue problems), so you've got to be careful about safety with them anyway, but commercial binders are still much safer. | If you even want to experiment with binding, you've got to buy a breast binder that's actually designed to be a breast binder. People have gotten hurt from commercial binders (generally rib injuries, not the skin and tissue problems), so you've got to be careful about safety with them anyway, but commercial binders are still much safer. | ||
==Choosing a binder to buy== | ==Choosing a binder to buy== | ||
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For people who have breasts that are about C cup size or larger, there are really only a few binders. Which also happen to work great for people with smaller breasts. It's just that these are the best binders that actually work as ''binders''! (A lot of the binders that only work for small breasts are like that just because they're poor binders that don't have any binding power.) Here's a list of the binders that consistently get the best reviews. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages: | For people who have breasts that are about C cup size or larger, there are really only a few binders. Which also happen to work great for people with smaller breasts. It's just that these are the best binders that actually work as ''binders''! (A lot of the binders that only work for small breasts are like that just because they're poor binders that don't have any binding power.) Here's a list of the binders that consistently get the best reviews. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages: | ||
'''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. | '''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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'''Chest binders and The Binder Dress, by Shapeshifters.''' https://www.shapeshifters.co/ This company offers custom-made binders in brightly coloured fabrics and with plenty of options (different lengths, racerback, reversible, side zip, hoods, sleeves pockets, and more). These are in the more expensive range, but as they are custom made to your measurements they're more likely to fit and bind better, especially at larger sizes. | '''Chest binders and The Binder Dress, by Shapeshifters.''' https://www.shapeshifters.co/ This company offers custom-made binders in brightly coloured fabrics and with plenty of options (different lengths, racerback, reversible, side zip, hoods, sleeves pockets, and more). These are in the more expensive range, but as they are custom made to your measurements they're more likely to fit and bind better, especially at larger sizes. | ||
'''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://web.archive.org/web/20200111034417/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). | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
'''Esha Chest binder''' https://eshaproduct.com/ | '''Esha Chest binder''' https://eshaproduct.com/{{Dead link|date=June 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | ||
This brand is from Taiwan, and their binder have four types of binders, which are zipper, buckle, pullover, and velcro. | This brand is from Taiwan, and their binder have four types of binders, which are zipper, buckle, pullover, and velcro. | ||
==Safety tips and advice for wearing commercial binders== | ==Safety tips and advice for wearing commercial binders== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.ftmguide.org/binding.html Hudson's FTM Guide - Binding] | *[http://www.ftmguide.org/binding.html Hudson's FTM Guide - Binding] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||