Do you bind?
If so, what do you use to bind?
Does it work well, and give a good effect?

(An ace bandage, tape, sports bra, layered clothing, binder, etc.)



Here's a collection of places you can buy a binder, or the like.

Big brother used binder program, for those who are low income.
My double
T-kingdom
FTM at underworks
Morris designs
Title nine- frog bra

-Feel free to add any I've missed.-

Have you bought from any of these stores or used any of their products?
Which do you recommend/don't you recommend?
What have your experiences been with binding?

I bind.

I have a couple of binders from Underworks that were selflessly donated my way by a member of this forum and I will forever owe him a deep debt of gratitude cause I would have been all "can't afford, get later" still without that gesture.
And naturally, if they're not all worn out by the time I don't need them any more, I'll be paying it forward. Heck, I might even donate $s instead to a friend in need... After I don't need 'em anymore.

They work great for me. But then, I've got a very soft and pliable chest, inspite being a DD, due to having had a child in the past.

Do you bind?
- Yes

If so, what do you use to bind?
- A speedo top I got for $2 at Salvation Army, a high end sports bra I got for $4 at Goodwill, and 2 $10 Wal-Mart sports bras that are getting tired now.

Does it work well, and give a good effect?
- None of 'em really do, the Speedo's probably the best and that's not saying much. Luckily I'm not large and the right clothing helps.

Big brother used binder program, for those who are low income.
- I'd not mind trying these guys out, I'd like to try a real binder.

Have you bought from any of these stores or used any of their products?
- Nope can't afford it right now.

What have your experiences been with binding?
- Just wearing what I have.

Do you bind?
I do.

If so, what do you use to bind?
An Underworks 997 compression shirt, folded over.

Does it work well, and give a good effect?
It does though it's stretching alarmingly fast - I think I read somewhere that putting it in the dryer on high returns it to it's original size. I may have to try that soon, or lose my manly chest xD

No.

SilverFang (I just had to)

Quote from: Miniar on October 06, 2009, 04:09:08 AM
I bind.

I have a couple of binders from Underworks that were selflessly donated my way by a member of this forum and I will forever owe him a deep debt of gratitude cause I would have been all "can't afford, get later" still without that gesture.
And naturally, if they're not all worn out by the time I don't need them any more, I'll be paying it forward. Heck, I might even donate $s instead to a friend in need... After I don't need 'em anymore.

They work great for me. But then, I've got a very soft and pliable chest, inspite being a DD, due to having had a child in the past.

Wow, lucky.

Really? That's weird, everyone I hear that's bigger says they have trouble, but I guess having a child would contribute to that.

Quote from: ccc on October 07, 2009, 12:52:26 AM
Wow, lucky.

Really? That's weird, everyone I hear that's bigger says they have trouble, but I guess having a child would contribute to that.

I'm 6'2 too, so the DD's don't look as huge on me as they look on Dolly Parton. They look more like C's if anything.
And they're all soft and pliable.
Just goes to show, "size alone" says little.

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Quote from: Aaron22 on October 06, 2009, 11:04:37 PMIt does though it's stretching alarmingly fast - I think I read somewhere that putting it in the dryer on high returns it to it's original size.

I think mine's starting to go out too. I've heard putting it in the dryer actually loosens the fibers and they wear out quicker.

6'2?

Lucky...

I bind, and I'm a 32D (IE, a straw with two peas stuffed down it, so my GF's mom says lol ). I generally use self adhesive ace bandage, it works pretty well but slides down and doesn't breathe well. Eew@being slimy at the end of the day :C

I just ordered model 1700 from T-kingdom and the double compression shirt or something from underworks. I'm excited to try them~ I'm thinking of returning my T-kingdom one if it doesn't work AMAZINGLY. 70$ is too much for me :c Starving college student, FTL.

I'll post again once I get one of them.

Quote from: CupcakeMan on October 09, 2009, 10:01:30 AM
I just ordered model 1700 from T-kingdom and the double compression shirt or something from underworks. I'm excited to try them...

I really like my Underworks double compression tank top alot. I had to order a new one because my current one has stretched too much out- no matter what I've tried. It's just not compressing much anymore.

That's the 997 right?

I think they're like sports bras, they just get tired after a year or so.

I bind, but in recent months it's become a bit of a train wreck o_O

I have a T-Kingdom 980 model - it did the job fine until the first wash, when the sides of the elasticky-binding bit started to stick outwards. I've ended up wearing the binder to flatten out my chest, then taping down the sides with surgical tape, to keep my chest looking smooth. Don't do this guys. I know it's easier said than done, and I still do it in 'emergencies' (e.g. wearing a tank top counts as an emergency to me...), but I now have two symmetrical patches of dry skin near my armpits ¬¬ I'm still using it, but just wearing a tight cami top over the binder and under my regular clothes.

It does flatten my chest out quite well, but I think it's because I'm only an A cup anyway, I can't see it working for anything bigger. I could get pictures if anyone would find it helpful...?

Do you bind?
When I'm actively trying to pass; my method is tedious and tiring and I usually only do it when I'm really fed up with being in the wrong body.

If so, what do you use to bind?
In order of 1st on to last: Cup bra w/underwire, sports bra from Walmart, duct or packing tape, another sports bra to smooth out irregularities

Does it work well, and give a good effect?
Works well enough, mostly because I'm short and kinda chunky and what's left of the squishy D-cup tumors is disguised under an A-shirt and button-up shirt

Have you bought from any of these stores or used any of their products?
I've been wanting to try the Frog Bra and also one of the T-Kingdoms (801 or 1480 maybe), but as I'm a poor college student I can't afford anything right now.


What have your experiences been with binding?
My method is fine when it's all I can do and when I have a supply of clean A-shirts and button-up shirts, but it SUCKS when I'm in a hurry and only have t-shirts left. Overall, I'd rather make my feeble attempt at disguising my moobs than let them stick out all womanly-like.

Quote from: Aaron Chris on October 06, 2009, 11:04:37 PM
Do you bind?
I do.

If so, what do you use to bind?
An Underworks 997 compression shirt, folded over.

Does it work well, and give a good effect?
It does though it's stretching alarmingly fast - I think I read somewhere that putting it in the dryer on high returns it to it's original size. I may have to try that soon, or lose my manly chest xD

From all the research I've done, I've found this model binder with this company to be most popular.
Altough I've heard mixed reviews about it.

Cons:
If not tucked in right, it rides up and cuts into you.
Your moobs may stick out the sides at your armpits.
The stitching shows through.
The mid section binding is too tight.
It wears out fast, and loses its elasticity.
It doesn't bind enough.

Pros:
It binds well.
Its undetectable.
Its not too tight.

Anyone with some more insight on this product?

I've been wanting to buy one myself. I've researched everything I've mentioned, and have come to the conclusion that these work best for the price.

If the big brothers program doesn't have one available in my size, ill have to ask my best friend if she can buy me one.

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Im guessing the differences in the reviews were due to:

The persons chest size.
The persons weight and height proportion.
The size of the binder.

Cons:
If not tucked in right, it rides up and cuts into you.
I don't tuck it in my underwear but wear it over my underwear. I couldn't stand it tucked in. I've found that wearing a tank top underneath the binder and using a belt keeps it from rolling up past my underwear. Lately it's not been rolling up much at all even without a belt. I don't know if this is because of fat redistribution or something else.

Your moobs may stick out the sides at your armpits.
This is what I hate the most, but it happens with my other Underworks binder style too. I think I'm just SOL on that one.

The stitching shows through.
I've not had this problem much, and I wear average to tighter shirts most of the time. You can sometimes see the binder curve over the top front over the moobs. I don't know if it's a giveaway or just seems like you're wearing a tank top underneath.

The mid section binding is too tight.
I find it quite comfy.

It wears out fast, and loses its elasticity.
I don't really know how long they're supposed to last. I got a new one because my older one- after around 5 months of daily wear- wasn't binding as well, but it still works.

It doesn't bind enough.
I think it does a decent job. It's not perfect, but because of the size and density of my moobs that's just not going to happen.

Yes I bind, I use 2 things, my double compression tank top, that only has compression on the top.. not at the bottom.. my stomach doesn't have boobs! lol

I also use a 1 layer compression vest.. I cut it so that it only binds on the top.. I use this one when wearing baggy shirts, or a button down.. or sometimes for around the dorm when I feel insecure.

both work pretty well, they are underworks.. the vest shows the texture of the fish eye loops, so you need to layer

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I forgot, I am I think a large A cup, or maybe a small B.. its like a handfull.. lol

Yes, I bind, and as a note to every guy on here thinking about drying an Underworks binder in the dryer... DON'T DO IT!!! I did that with mine for months, only to find that they wore out and got holes after about a month or two. I've been using the same binder for over a year now, and while it's a bit stretched out and doesn't fit great due to my weight loss, it's still intact. I wash it on normal cycle in the washer, then air-dry it. It's basically what they're now calling the microfiber concealer compression tee. The ones I like best, which I used prior to running out of money, are the cotton concealer tees. I used to get the muscle tees, but they can rub your armpits raw, so I'd suggest one with sleeves, if you're leaning that way. I'm about to buy some new binders, and I know T-Kingdom ones are supposed to be better than Underworks, but I'm with Morgan... I'm a starving student, and I really can't afford a $70 binder.

By the way, I'm about a 36 B/C, and the binder I have, despite being slightly big on me, flattens the bitch tits. Just make sure you're pushing them down and toward the sides of your torso, and you should be good.

SD

Quote from: Sebastien on October 27, 2009, 10:45:47 PM
By the way, I'm about a 36 B/C, and the binder I have, despite being slightly big on me, flattens the bitch tits. Just make sure you're pushing them down and toward the sides of your torso, and you should be good.

SD

Im like the same size, what size did you get?