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(It was actually yesterday in my timezone)
Btw, people who use binders, do you have any good advice for someone that wants to buy one?Apr 1, 2022
(It was actually yesterday in my timezone)Btw, people who use binders, do you have any good advice for someone that wants to buy one?Apr 1, 2022
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Might i also recommend taping: it's not as effective for me as binding bc i have a bigger chest but it doesn't constrict your breathing and you can keep the tape on for several days. I often bind and tape simultaneously. Taping does irritate your skin though, so give it breaks.
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Oh yes I've tried different ones. So first of all don't buy no-name binders of Amazon. They don't work most of the time (and are probably dangerous). You CAN buy underworks of Amazon (at least in Germany. I assume it's similar in Sweden). I've done that before but i don't really like the underworks binders: they have stretchy fabric all around so for me they feel extra tight and i can't breathe very well. I've heared from other people that they like underworks though. So I assume it varies with body type and personal taste.
I've had the best experience with gc2b binders. They have stretchy fabric at the back and a stiff panel at the front. But you have to import them from the UK and since Brexit I've had to pay hefty customs fees (like 20€ on top of the 35€ one binder already costs).
Spectrum outfitters is also from the UK. Their binders are similar to gc2b and i DIDNT have to pay custom fees for some reason (idk Brexit is a mess)
Trans Missie is a dutch brand. They have the kind of binder where it's stretchy fabric all around. Although this fabric is way thicker and stiffer than the underworks one. I ordered one which turned out too small. So really look at the size chards for this one
(that's just a general rule: always measure and look at the size charts. and when in doubt: go a size up)
I've had the best experience with gc2b binders. They have stretchy fabric at the back and a stiff panel at the front. But you have to import them from the UK and since Brexit I've had to pay hefty customs fees (like 20€ on top of the 35€ one binder already costs).
Spectrum outfitters is also from the UK. Their binders are similar to gc2b and i DIDNT have to pay custom fees for some reason (idk Brexit is a mess)
Trans Missie is a dutch brand. They have the kind of binder where it's stretchy fabric all around. Although this fabric is way thicker and stiffer than the underworks one. I ordered one which turned out too small. So really look at the size chards for this one
(that's just a general rule: always measure and look at the size charts. and when in doubt: go a size up)
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