Chest Binder

High quality and comfortable, I love the different size options. Flattens very well and gives me a more masculine shape. Definitely will be buying more

Me: Non-binary trans masc, 5’7, 44” bust, around 200+ lbs.Let me start by saying this doesn’t fit the standards for a “safe” binder, as the elastic goes all the way around the rib cage instead of only compressing across the front. I would urge anyone who purchases this binder to order larger than they think they need. Binders that are too tight can restrict breathing and can cause harm to your rib cage and lungs. Knowing all of this, I chose to make this purchase anyway.I ordered two of these last year and was generally very happy with them. Lots of euphoria with a flatter chest, and overall a comfortable way to achieve it. I’ve gained some weight and was getting tired of fighting with bra extenders so I ordered three more in a larger size this week.DESIGNI was excited to discover the new black and white ones are longer than the ones I ordered last year. They have 11 clips instead of 8, so they cover more area and reduce roll-up. For some reason, though, the teal color did not have the 11 clips like the other two (despite all being the same size), which was disappointing.I agree with other reviewers who have mentioned the elastic line at the top being a bit annoying, but it’s not unmanageable for me.I like the coverage and can breathe pretty easily, but it is important to take breaks from wearing it.MATERIALThe solid black and solid white colors are a t-shirt like material, and the teal is a slinky sport material.I made the mistake of putting my old binders in the dryer a few times, which is what I attribute the curling to, so I’m hopeful that with proper care the new ones will hold their shape better.DRESSING & FITThe best way to put this binder on is to clip it first, and then put it on over your head like you would a sports bra. Then adjust as needed for a flatter look. Unhook all of the clips to remove.I like the amount of coverage it has across the back. The longer design does cause some digging/irritation at the bottom edge of the clips, especially if you’re a larger bodied person (expect more rolling up, as well).I will update this review later on after I’ve worn and washed it a few times.

Writing this for my fellow NBs and transguysI have tried many binders and I know that the snaps are contriversial but I love this binder. All my previous ones would stretch quickly or not get me flat without a folded sports bra on top. This one is great. Given that other ones i got (size M or S)didnt work well, I went from a small. I am a C cup but maybe a little smaller bc I have been working out a lot and starting medical stuff, and my ribcage is small around. At first the binder was kind of small and I could only wear it for 6 hours or so (LISTEN TO YOUR BODY) but within two weeks i could wear it all day, and a month later I can fall asleep in it without pain (remember not to sleep in binders- I just do it by accident sometimes).The sleeping thing is what i really like about the clasps. They never come undone so dont worry, but often times I fall asleep or get in bed and forget my binder, which is bad, so the great thing about the snaps is that you can unhook the binder under your clothes so it is not binding you. It allows you to stop binding even if you feel to lazy to change. It is a life saver.Personally I snap it and slip it on over my head like a regular binder but it is so nice to have the option to tighten the bottom or take it off within my clothes. After 20+hours it makes me a little sore so dont bind for that long (i think 12 is max) but if you are practicing safe binding this one is super effective. I even feel comfortable just wearing it around my roomates.You can see a small ripple under shirt (because of the elastic wrap around band) but it makes you super flat. Just be safe, listen to your body, get the right size, and take time to break it in.

I've had mine for a while and it broke but I expect that to happen, it's soft, warm, it would function well until the top part wouldnt flatten my chest, and it was breathable until after a while but that could just be me, and the stretchiness is good.