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Title: Binders
Post by: tquattru on January 15, 2015, 07:04:33 PM
Post by: tquattru on January 15, 2015, 07:04:33 PM
Do you guys perfect full or half binders? Which companies would you recommend?
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Title: Re: Binders
Post by: Orangaline on January 16, 2015, 04:52:18 PM
Post by: Orangaline on January 16, 2015, 04:52:18 PM
ug. me and binders dont get along. i just bought one off of LesBinders on amazon and it was half, the cheapest most useless binder in the world.
im over exaggerating a bit.
but i still wouldnt recommend that brand.
Underworks is supposed to be really good though.
im over exaggerating a bit.
but i still wouldnt recommend that brand.
Underworks is supposed to be really good though.
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: lionheart on January 16, 2015, 05:18:48 PM
Post by: lionheart on January 16, 2015, 05:18:48 PM
I think it depends. If you have a larger chest, a full-length binder is probably better. But it's really all just a matter of preference. Personally, I own both, and I don't really have a preference either way. I have to tuck my full-length ones into my pants so they don't ride up, but it's not really a big deal and at this point I'm used to it.
Underworks is the most popular, and they definitely to a great job, but there's a (relatively) new company called GC2B. I think it's actually branched off of another brand that makes gynecomastia compression vests, but this one is designed exclusively for trans people, and I think it's ran by trans people too. Anyways, they seem to have gotten pretty good reviews so you might want to look into that too.
Underworks is the most popular, and they definitely to a great job, but there's a (relatively) new company called GC2B. I think it's actually branched off of another brand that makes gynecomastia compression vests, but this one is designed exclusively for trans people, and I think it's ran by trans people too. Anyways, they seem to have gotten pretty good reviews so you might want to look into that too.
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: sevendaytheory on January 17, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
Post by: sevendaytheory on January 17, 2015, 04:02:49 PM
My first binder was an Underworks binder. It was very uncomfortable underneath my armpits. My back was killing me constantly. I am very large chested, so i'm not sure if this was a factor in how uncomfortable the binder was. Last week, I bought a binder from GC2B (i found them on instagram) and the binder is so unbelievably comfortable, no pain or discomfort under my armpits, and my back hurts much less than it did while wearing the Underworks binder. I would highly recommend this binder. Also, it actually is much more effective in producing a flat chest. In my Underworks binder, in certain shirts you could see that I had a chest. With this one, you can't tell AT ALL. I also like this place because they are LGBTQ owned and they are creating these binders specifically for transitioning. They also responded to all of my emails (very quickly) regarding sizing, style, color, etc.
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: sevendaytheory on January 17, 2015, 04:03:39 PM
Post by: sevendaytheory on January 17, 2015, 04:03:39 PM
Quote from: lionheart on January 16, 2015, 05:18:48 PM
I think it depends. If you have a larger chest, a full-length binder is probably better. But it's really all just a matter of preference. Personally, I own both, and I don't really have a preference either way. I have to tuck my full-length ones into my pants so they don't ride up, but it's not really a big deal and at this point I'm used to it.
Underworks is the most popular, and they definitely to a great job, but there's a (relatively) new company called GC2B. I think it's actually branched off of another brand that makes gynecomastia compression vests, but this one is designed exclusively for trans people, and I think it's ran by trans people too. Anyways, they seem to have gotten pretty good reviews so you might want to look into that too.
woops sorry kid, just saw that you referenced GC2B also!
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: Daydreamer on February 01, 2015, 07:28:20 PM
Post by: Daydreamer on February 01, 2015, 07:28:20 PM
I'm a chubby guy, and full binders and I get along pretty well. Me and half binders? Not so much. I have two binders, one from Loveboat and one from Underworks. Both work great, but I prefer Loveboat, since my Underworks one is a swim binder and it's a bit hard to breathe with sometimes. I've heard lots of good things about GC2B and I plan on exploring them in the future, and they go from XXS-5XL if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: Felix on February 01, 2015, 09:00:19 PM
Post by: Felix on February 01, 2015, 09:00:19 PM
I love Underworks but there are some good Thai companies. It really depends on your finances and the shape of your body. Whether I used full or half binders depended on what activities I was engaging in and how comfortable I needed to be.
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: padfoots666 on February 01, 2015, 09:32:17 PM
Post by: padfoots666 on February 01, 2015, 09:32:17 PM
I've used Underworks for about 4.5 years now. I'm getting the gc2b this month. I'm quite excited about it as Underworks, while it does the job, digs into my skin under the armpits and makes my back hurt.
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: palexander on February 01, 2015, 09:41:05 PM
Post by: palexander on February 01, 2015, 09:41:05 PM
i prefer sports bra models.
i wear ones from t-kingdom, but am looking into gc2b after seeing so many positive reviews.
i wear ones from t-kingdom, but am looking into gc2b after seeing so many positive reviews.
Title: Re: Binders
Post by: Elis on February 02, 2015, 07:07:09 AM
Post by: Elis on February 02, 2015, 07:07:09 AM
I also have to join the GCB2 love on this thread :D. Flattens so much better than my Underworks binder, doesn't cut into my underarms or crush my ribs and the material is also so much better. Just make sure to measure yourself accurately and go with what your measurements tell you as they're not like other binder companies were you have to go the next size up or otherwise you won't be able to get it on. Whether or not to get a half top or full length binder I'd have to say I prefer half tops just bcos you don't get the annoying thing were the binder sticks out at the bottom of your t shirt.