All About Binding

[Wolf Man]

I use the Tri Top as well. It was generously given to me by Jamie-o, here on Susan's. 

I have to admit that it cuts in far worse than the double front, but in terms of look and roll up it's far better. For the look it gives me and comfort of no roll up, I deal with the pain. Though I have yet to bleed, I think it might be very possible, expecially after hearing it from zombiesarepeaceful. 

[Call Me Joe]

Does anyone know some popular sites for binder/bras made of cotton instead of plastic? the layering gets old sometimes =/

[Carson]

Does anyone know some popular sites for binder/bras made of cotton instead of plastic? the layering gets old sometimes =/

underworks makes a cotton binder but it isn't strong enough to really bind anything, I bought one and wear it while I work out at home but it really isn't any more useful than that. I don't think cotton would be good for binding no matter the company unless it were layers and layers of really tight cotton, I could be wrong though.

[Wolf Man]

Doesn't T-Kingdom offer cotton binders?

You could try there, Joe.

[Banf]

Any ideas how long Underworks delivery to the UK usually takes with 'international regular service' shipping? I can't seem to see it anywhere on the site. o:

[Wolf Man]

Well, Banf, I have no personal experience since I'm here in the states, but Underworks sends their binders via Priority mail here. Assuming they use the same thing for international orders and after checking USPS website this type of international mail it appears that it will take 6-10 business days.

Hope this helps a little, but maybe someone has had a similar experience to what you need. 

[Banf]

Okay I love Underworks delivery already! :O

I ordered last night, it's now estimated to be here noon tomorrow. Got full tracking with it, which is always fun. The thing's not quite here yet, but that's crazy fast, especially for the cheapest delivery option! Don't think I've ever received a package from the US in less than a week. :D

[Al James]

Think mine only took two days and that was when i ordered it about 11.30pm
our time. Spent most of that time tracking it on the net and jumping up and down when it reached our shores

[Wolf Man]

Okay, so since this is "All About Binding", I have an issue that I need some advice about.

I've been using the tri top and I use it every day. I wear it anywhere from 6 hours to 12 max. Sometimes I'll wear it for 6-8 hours for school in the morning, take it off once I'm at home, and then put it back on for maybe another hour to 6 hours max if I go out at night. This is the second week that I've been binding daily.

The problem I'm having is that my nipples hurt some. Especially in the morning when it's cold. It makes my nipples feel like they're burning/stinging. Just pain. Now what I want to know is if this is normal since I'm using my binder so regularly or if I'm doing something wrong or if I can do something about it. I either wear my binder bare skinned or with a cotton A-shirt or T-shirt.

[Banf]

Never had any nipple issues with binding. Do you get the same whether wearing something underneath it or not?

[Wolf Man]

Yeah. I wore an A-shirt under my binder today and I still had the nipple pain. It's not a constant pain or anything. It's just a noticable pain that I feel in the cold, or when I move in certain ways like that might put pressure or rub on them.

[Carson]

it could just be that your nipples are not used to being under constant pressure. if I were you I would just make sure that you always wore a shirt underneath just to keep something a little softer against your skin. I always wear a beater underneath mine.

[Wolf Man]

That makes sense. I'll be sure to start wearing my A-shirts under my binder from now on. Thanks again Carson.

[no_id]

Okay, so since this is "All About Binding", I have an issue that I need some advice about.
The problem I'm having is that my nipples hurt some. Especially in the morning when it's cold. It makes my nipples feel like they're burning/stinging. Just pain.

Bit of a late reply, but here's the thing.
Tri-top is 70% nylon and 30% spandex. These are fabrics that don't 'breathe'; they don't absorb water. Combined with pressure you got sweat, salt and rubbing; yup that might cause some soreness. Wearing a cotton shirt beneath probably won't help; cotton absorbs water and then evaporates to the air, and with the nylon/spandex layer there's no 'space' to evaporate to. In fact, it might add to the problem.

Runners/walkers often use a petroleum jelly to lubricate their nipples and patches to prevent 'friction'. I'd give that a go.

As for the 'sore when cold'; it's a common thing, just like cracked fingers. 

[Wolf Man]

Not at all late! I'll have to give that a try. I have sensitive nipples to begin with and the soreness I'm experiencing is not cool.

Thanks no_id!

[DavisJ86]

I'm about to buy my first binder, and at first I was going to buy the 709 from T-kingdom, but I dunno if it'll be very effective. I'm looking at the Tri-Top but I don't know. So I'll ask you guys for help. I'm kind of oddly shaped, or I think so. I'm 5'6 105lbs and my chest is a large B. I want something that I can breathe in, and somewhat comfortable. So if you guys could make some suggestions, that'd be awesome. Thanks.

[IndigeoAliquis]

I used the long one from Underworks (was in 2001, forgot, but it was the one that goes down to the waist,) and still use the TriTop, it was either small or x-small. I'm five foot two and under 100 pounds.
The Tritop is perfect for me, doesn't roll up, doesn't cut into my ribs, the arm and shoulder areas are comfortable, and I can even wear tight and thin shirts and no lines show. So I have very positive feelings about the Tritop.
The long binder I had for a short while before I lost it, was nice, but I had to keep it pulled down low for it to even bind, and if I had to go a size smaller I would not be able to breathe in it, much less step into it. That's all I can tell you, besides researching LJ groups (ftm has WONDERFUL keywords about binding and people give their experiences there.) Have you checked that yet? Was how I made my purchase decision.

Good luck on this.

[DavisJ86]

Yeah I checked out the LJ community, but the posts on there didn't really cover the specific questions I had. Like I don't want to buy an x-small and have it not kill me. I'm not even thinking about the long ones. At least not yet. I'm going to keep reading reviews. Hopefully I'll have made a decision soon. Thanks for the .02 Indigeo. I've been at this for a month now lol.

[zombiesarepeaceful]

The tri top is amazing but once it starts to wear out...I get paranoid about my chest again. No-name...I can only imagine how it would be if you had your nipples pierced like mine >.< I"m not taking mine out til I get my surgery...I was sort of hoping they could leave them in...but I'm highly doubting it. I have bound with duct tape and everything, with my nipples pierced...I can only imagine what it would do to you O.o

[IndigeoAliquis]

Well, as a testament to my Tritop, I purchased it back in 2003. It's lasted 7 years, and I wore it today even. I love my tight shirts, make me feel secure when I have my tritop. But, your mileage may vary.
I've loved the thing to death and really am curious about the t-kingdom binders, since they're more my style, I like the black/formality of their design, and seem to be fitted more towards us smaller men.
(ftm t-king tags: http://community.livejournal.com/ftm/tag/binders-tkingdom )
Zombies, can you promise me you don't do the duct tape thing again? You know, the whole possible .. well, everything, that can and will happen. The most desperate I ever got was using ace bandages. And that was a short-term solution.

All underworks tags:
http://community.livejournal.com/ftm/tag/binders-underworks

A ton of choosing tags:
http://community.livejournal.com/ftm/tag/binders-choosing%20one

I find it hard to believe that considering 200-250 tagged entries, not one person has gone through this? I'd go through them all by hand like I did a few years ago, but migraine is sneaking up on me.
I just might utilize google docs and hand-compile everyone's binder experiences into some kind of editable wiki later on. Has that been done yet? I'm the person who loves to compile and disambiguate data.