GC2B Binders

[palexander]

Just posting this because I ordered a Medium but measured out at 38 inches. I had to return it for a large. I'm a medium in everything else so I was scared to get a different size but the binder wouldn't get on at all. So trust me, follow their measurements! I mailed mine back last Tuesday (the 20th) so I'm still waiting for them to contact me about the whole process of sending me a new one so I'm not sure how well they are yet. The material felt pretty good, but the front comes up higher than it looks in pictures. Not an issue for me but just throwing it out there.

i measured at 37.5" and was hoping someone of similar size would post their experience. thanks man.

[Contravene]

Does anyone know if this type of binder would work for a bigger sized chest? I'm around a 34 C. I looked up some reviews but they were all from guys with much smart chests. I have a clasp binder I bought from eBay for about $10 and it works pretty well when I wear layers but it doesn't flatten things out evenly.

[palexander]

Does anyone know if this type of binder would work for a bigger sized chest? I'm around a 34 C. I looked up some reviews but they were all from guys with much smart chests. I have a clasp binder I bought from eBay for about $10 and it works pretty well when I wear layers but it doesn't flatten things out evenly.

the sports bra model from t-kingdom. i have a dd.

[Nygeel]

Does anyone know if this type of binder would work for a bigger sized chest? I'm around a 34 C. I looked up some reviews but they were all from guys with much smart chests. I have a clasp binder I bought from eBay for about $10 and it works pretty well when I wear layers but it doesn't flatten things out evenly.

I recommend the Underworks 997. It's all I use regularly.

[Contravene]

Thanks guys, I'll look into both brands.

[palexander]

no problem. underworks was really uncomfortable for me, so i switched to something else. maybe it'll work for you?! if not gc2b will work really well also... finally saw some bigger chest reviews on their instagram

[ridleysw]

I have a larger chest (DD), and I finally found a binder I love through LesLoveBoat.  The Underworks binders don't work for me because they dig in too much in the armpit areas.  Also, the material is too clammy.  But they may work better for guys who don't have extra weight in addition to their large chest!  I am loving the "Cool Mesh Pullover" full-length model from LesLoveBoat!  (Make sure to use their sizing chart - most people have to order 2 sizes larger than their normal size because everything runs small!)

[Tripdistrans]

I ordered and received one of their [gc2b] half binders recently. It cost me AUD 58, but that was after postage and currency conversion. They're a lot comfier than the underworks binders, but the front panel doesn't stretch so if you're hoping to eliminate the problem of the binder rolling at the back and being weird.. yeah sorry. I'm a larger chested guy so it's hard to say whether or not it binds great. The half one is actually a bit short and if I position my chest the way I do with my underworks binders, it sticks out the bottom (awkward). That being said, I have no doubts it would bind really well for small chested guys, and it does still bind quite well for large chests.

[Nygeel]

I ordered and received one of their [gc2b] half binders recently. It cost me AUD 58, but that was after postage and currency conversion. They're a lot comfier than the underworks binders, but the front panel doesn't stretch so if you're hoping to eliminate the problem of the binder rolling at the back and being weird.. yeah sorry. I'm a larger chested guy so it's hard to say whether or not it binds great. The half one is actually a bit short and if I position my chest the way I do with my underworks binders, it sticks out the bottom (awkward). That being said, I have no doubts it would bind really well for small chested guys, and it does still bind quite well for large chests.

Any possibility you could post pictures comparing?

[palexander]

Any possibility you could post pictures comparing?

gc2b's instagram has a bunch of comparison pics for bigger chests as well

[Nygeel]

gc2b's instagram has a bunch of comparison pics for bigger chests as well

Yeah...I checked the Instagram. Imm having some problems trying to figure out if this is a good choice for me since there aren't too many guys with my shape on there. I have a kinda large chest that droops a lot. I see a few pictures where the bottom of the short binder isn't against the skin, it sticks out. I wonder if I would feel secure like that. Also kinda worried a out roll up because I've got a gut and hips.

[DriftingCrow]

Does anyone know if this type of binder would work for a bigger sized chest? I'm around a 34 C. I looked up some reviews but they were all from guys with much smart chests. I have a clasp binder I bought from eBay for about $10 and it works pretty well when I wear layers but it doesn't flatten things out evenly.

Most people I've heard from are bigger guys, and most give it rave reviews. The vast majority of reviews I've heard from within my FB group are positive, or neutral (neutral is "it doesn't bind better, but the same as my previous brand, but its more comfortable").

[Nygeel]

Most people I've heard from are bigger guys, and most give it rave reviews. The vast majority of reviews I've heard from within my FB group are positive, or neutral (neutral is "it doesn't bind better, but the same as my previous brand, but its more comfortable").

Hmm...part of my worry is related to how my body has reacted to the t kingdom binder that was long with only compression at the top and the trip top by Underworks. I'm not sure if a binder with only top compression would work well since they haven't so far.

[hiddenfeatherscanfly]

Ive been following this site trying to decide if I wanted to order from them. I'm a 34 GG and unsure of what size to get :/ i just want to feel flat!

[Tripdistrans]

Apologies for taking a bit to get back with these, I took the photos straight away and then got sidetracked for a couple of hours. Also, they're not the greatest photos, and keep in mind that the underworks binder is at least a year old.

gc2b

Underworks

They're both very good binders, so it's hard to see a distinct difference with a shirt on (and this is a very tight shirt).
However, you can still see that the gc2b binder, because it's shorter, means there's a more distinct lump higher up. As I said, I'm sure if I had a long gc2b it would be easier to flatten out. The other thing you can notice (in the front on photo) is that it has a very distinct spot where it pulls it you can see my body awkwardly jutting back out again. The underworks is a bit longer so it tapers off after my actual chest has ended.

Another thing to mention is that after 4 years of binding, I've got mad granny blobs going on. So the fact that they're already sort of.. well flat and saggy, it helps.

All of the above being said, I strongly suggest that if you're going to choose from the two, keep in mind that they're both about as hard to put on, except I couldn't imagine you ever being able to step into the gc2b or remove it by stepping out, because the front panel does not stretch. However, the gc2b is hands down a whole lot more comfortable than the underworks, simply just because it doesn't leave you itching your armpits for the rest of the day, and I feel like the material is better in terms of getting sweaty and gross.

I've got photos of each without a shirt on, I'm just a little unsure, am I allowed to post those photos here ?

[aleon515]

Yes you are allowed, and nothing unpleasant looking (quite a wild shirt!). You look quite flat in both of them. The shirt is sufficient "busy" to distract anyone from looking for chesticles.

--Jay

[Tripdistrans]

It is quite a handy shirt with all of it's colours, I feel they make up for how tight it is.

As I said, both of the binders are incredibly good and it really comes down to each individuals chest size, and what they consider comfortable I suppose.

I'm proving to be really bad at taking photos, sorry. They're different angles, but it gets the gist of it the same.


So there we have again the gc2b on the Left and the Underworks on the right. You can see the distinct length difference, and the way that the gc2b sort of ends up with a bit of an upside down cliff thing happening. The higher bulge can be incredibly visible in some shirts, and no so much in others. In the underworks binder, my granny blobs are positioned probably about an inch further down than in the gc2b.  It really depends on your body shape and the clothes you're wearing, because even I find that sometimes having tge gc2b having the bulge a bit higher up is a lot better for what I'm wearing, and sometimes it's just a bad, bad idea. I find having the bulge lower in the underworks helps to hide it because it's closer to my belly and thanks to my graciously bad posture, it sort of makes a nice diagonal.

[DriftingCrow]

Thanks for sharing tripdistrans, you look great in both. Maybe you mentioned this in another post and I missed it, but what are your starting measurments?

[palexander]

Yeah...I checked the Instagram. Imm having some problems trying to figure out if this is a good choice for me since there aren't too many guys with my shape on there. I have a kinda large chest that droops a lot. I see a few pictures where the bottom of the short binder isn't against the skin, it sticks out. I wonder if I would feel secure like that. Also kinda worried a out roll up because I've got a gut and hips.

mine also does that. my binder is on the way, so once i arrives i'll pm you pictures?

[Tripdistrans]

Thanks for sharing tripdistrans, you look great in both. Maybe you mentioned this in another post and I missed it, but what are your starting measurments?

Oops, I'd forgotten to mention, apologies for that. I was wearing a 14DD/36DD (or 36E in the Uk, I believe), and to put that in perspective, I started binding when I was thirteen and I was (still am) at 159cm (5' 2½"). So really great proportions for a trans guy, sike.