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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.  
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If you get a binder that turns out not to be your thing, or doesn't fit and can't be returned, or you're otherwise done with it, there are a bunch of non-profit organizations that you can donate the used binder to. They'll give it to trans people for free. Some of these programs only give binders to trans men, whereas others allow binders to be given to nonbinary and gender non-conforming people. For shipping cost reasons, some of these programs only ship to certain countries. These are some organizations that do free binder exchanges, in alphabetical order:
If you get a binder that turns out not to be your thing, or doesn't fit and can't be returned, or you're otherwise done with it, there are a bunch of non-profit organizations that you can donate the used binder to. They'll give it to trans people for free. Some of these programs only give binders to trans men, whereas others allow binders to be given to nonbinary and gender non-conforming people. For shipping cost reasons, some of these programs only ship to certain countries. These are some organizations that do free binder exchanges, in alphabetical order:


*[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.


*[http://www.facebook.com/binderboys Binder Boys] has a monthly binder give-away program.
*[http://www.facebook.com/binderboys Binder Boys] has a monthly binder give-away program.
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*[http://bryanpride18.tumblr.com/post/127673640450/my-binder-program Binders For Love]. Gives new and used binders for free to trans people who can't afford one.
*[http://bryanpride18.tumblr.com/post/127673640450/my-binder-program Binders For Love]. Gives new and used binders for free to trans people who can't afford one.


*[http://ftmgaragesale.livejournal.com/ FTM Garage Sale]. A Livejournal blog/forum for trans men to sell their second-hand binders and other equipment.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170725025219/http://ftmgaragesale.livejournal.com/ FTM Garage Sale]. A Livejournal blog/forum for trans men to sell their second-hand binders and other equipment.


*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200224231919/http://inabind.transactiveonline.org/ In A Bind]. Donate new and used binders, and this group gives them to trans-masculine and genderqueer youth for free. In the USA only.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200224231919/http://inabind.transactiveonline.org/ In A Bind]. Donate new and used binders, and this group gives them to trans-masculine and genderqueer youth for free. In the USA only.