Buying a Binder

Binders are usually purchased online, from a variety of brands.

Brand Guide
There are a variety of binder brands available to purchase online. This is a brief overview of those brands, and some insight into the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Spectrum Outfitters
Spectrum Outfitters in the UK is currently the most popular brand. They also sell other products for transgender people such as packing underwear, swimshorts, etc.

GC2B
GC2B was the most popular brand for a span of several years after Underworks. However, in recent years their reputation has suffered, as the quality of their products appears to have decreased significantly. GC2B also do not allow returns, only exchanges. GC2B advise customers to purchase a size up if they wish to use the binder for swimming.

Underworks
Underworks was the most popular brand for several years, prior to GC2B. Their binders are effective, however they are known to be a bit less comfortable than other brands. The ultimate chest binder and tri-top binder are the two products most often used by transgender people, as their products were initially designed for cisgender men with gynecomastia. They also sell a swimming binder made out of a wetsuit-like material.

Shapeshifters (Custom binders)
Shapeshifters make entirely custom, handmade binders. Their cheapest, basic binder is $80 but is made to your exact measurements. As these binders are expensive, they are unlikely to be the first binder an individual purchases, but their customisation and commitment to providing a high quality service means that for those binding long-term, it could be a worthwhile investment.