This will lessen the risk of rashes and itchiness.Įvery binder website I listed includes washing and care details specific to their binders. However, it’s still important to wash your binders regularly, especially in the warmer months, to get rid of all the sweat, germs, and oil that can transfer onto it from your skin. Most binders are made of elastic materials that can easily wear down if washed in hot water and put in the drier. I’ve worn it for entire days, multiple in a row with no pain or strain and honestly I feel like I could sleep in it if I wanted.” It does seem to ride just a bit when I’m being more active or when it’s been worn repeatedly and getting more stretched out, but nothing major or uncomfortable. It seems like it might ride up on some folks (because of the lack of elastic) but that hasn’t been a problem for me.
The only issue I’ve found with it is that the fabric doesn’t breathe as much as traditional athletic fabrics. There isn’t any elastic and it’s very easy to get into (and out of) compared to my friends’ Underworks stuff. Qwear writer Courtney Stirn notes of her Tank Top Binder: “It’s honestly more comfortable than a sports bra. They also come in fun colors, with contrast sleeve rings. They are quite afforable ($8.99 + shipping) and they look excellent to be worn just as a tank top in the summer time. Tank Top Binders from Ebay: Many people mentioned tank top binders from Ebay to me for the first time. Lesbian Tomboy T-Shirt Undershirt Slim Fit Chest Binder Vest Tops Tank M-XL It fits smaller people with A or B cups best. Most people gave positive reviews and like the 801. T-Kingdom: Another company based in Taiwan that ships across the world in only 10-15 days and carries a wide variety of compression tops. People especially recommend the High Performance Binder, and Air Max. They also make special binders for swimming, which absorb less chlorine! Queers across the board responded that Les Love Boat are superior in comfort to other binder brands and easier to put on and take off, but also noted that they don’t flatten as well as others. Les Love Boat: A shop based in Taiwan with many pullover, zipper, and velcro binders. I’ve surveyed the queers, and their favorites are: There are several websites that sell binders intended to create as flat a look as possible. Fila Sport Seamless Performance Sports Bra (Will provide a smooth look under your shirt.)Ĭomment below with more brands you like.
Champion Powersleek Sports Bra (Has a clasp so you can get a smaller size without having to pull it over your head).Since I happen to have BINDERS OF QUEERS at my fingertips over at Qwear, I asked them which sports bras are the most effective at flattening your chest. In the long term they are safer for your lungs and ribs, but they won’t flatten as much as a real binder. Wearing flattening sports bras is a form of binding. Try a few different shirts on over it to see whether you like the look of it, and take notes of how the seams show. You may also find that you prefer one brand for working out, and another brand for maximum flatness during the day. When you try it on, it should feel tight, but not so tight that you can’t breathe. If you can, try borrowing one from a friend to try it on before you buy it.īinders will be a little tighter at first, and stretch out after you wear them for a few days. Try a few of the brands I’m about to recommend, as everyone’s body is different, and it can take time to find the right binder for you. Some people are sensitive to different types of materials, for example, if you find one brand itchy, another brand might be just fine. But if you are planning on binding more often, I recommend obtaining a real binder. If you end up using these methods once in a while - for a performance, for example - you’ll probably be fine. Ace bandages can also easily come loose and have to be redone, and don’t hide very well under thin clothes. when you breath) and breathing is important, guys. Ace bandages actually get tighter every time they stretch (i.e. It’s generally good to stay away from these practices because it can cause scarring to your skin, hurt your mobility, and can be the cause of fluid build-up in lungs or even broken ribs. Ace bandages (get it together, Amanda Bynes!).Duct tape/ packing tape/ any kind of tape.Here’s Qwear writer Bing demonstrating how binding helps her clothes fit better. The 200 Best Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Movies Of All Time.LGBTQ Television Guide: What To Watch Now.
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