So, I just received the Peecock binders I ordered the other day, and since I've not seen a lot of feedback on them, I thought I'd write up a quick review of my impressions so far. I ordered the camouflage full length binder in white, and the V-neck mid length binder in black.
Camouflage full length binder:
I'm so incredibly underwhelmed by this binder. The material is flimsy and the construction is shoddy. The tank layer is a spandex-like silky knit which will surely snag soon, and the stitching was coming loose around the neck and shoulder piping right out of the bag. The inner binding layer is only one layer of jersey mesh, so I can't imagine it would do much for those over a B cup. It gets me pretty flat, but that's not hard to do, I'm a small B cup with much of that just being skin, I'm pretty pliable, ha.
The biggest drawback is that the inner layer where the velcro attaches to the top layer at the side was sewn incorrectly, so that when I unfastened the velcro to put it on for the first time, the stitching on the armhole piping ripped, before I had even tried it on! I sew though, so it's easily fixed, but for those who don't, it would need to be returned, and I bet that's a real joy with Peecockproducts being in Singapore.
Basically, I'll use this thing because I don't have time to deal with the return and it's for a cosplay outfit so my binder doesn't show with a sleeveless shirt, but I doubt I'll use it much outside of cosplay.
V-neck mid length binder
The construction and fabric on this one is better, it feels very solid and the lining fabric is nice and soft. It uses industrial strength velcro and seems to be comprised of a few layers. The style is somewhat feminine though, with the racer cut back, low cut armholes in the front, and v-neck with piping, added to the somewhat swimsuit feeling fabric, it looks like a women's bathing suit top. Not necessarily an issue for everyone, it annoyed me though.
It does seem to be more effective at binding that the camouflage binder, and the v-neck is cut low enough that I could wear my scrub top without the need for an undershirt, which is why I purchased this binder, but I found it rather uncomfortable. Up until now I've only used Underworks Tri-top binders, and I've had no complaints. I find them reasonably comfortable and wear them 12-15 hours a day with minimal discomfort, and never any problems breathing or any rib or chest pain, only itching and the occasional underarm chaffing.
I can't say the same of the Peecock v-neck binder. I only wore it for about 9 hours, but by the end of that time period, my ribs under my arm pit hurt a lot, and breathing hard/physical exertion made them hurt worse, particularly on the side with the velcro. I don't believe I had it too tight, as things were shifting a tiny bit throughout the day, if you get my meaning. I don't see myself wearing this binder unless my tri-tops show through whatever shirt I want to wear, and definitely not to work since my job is so physical.
I might update this when I actually get to wear the camouflage binder for an entire day, but overall, my recommendation is to save your money, with the $20 shipping, I didn't find them worth it at all.
