#gc2b binder

[clownrecess]

Cool kids take binder breaks

#bind safely #ftm #transmasc #queer #trans #lgbtq #nonbinary #xenogender #transmasculine #gc2b #gc2b binder #demiboy

[alix-is-o-a-k]

to tumblr’s trans people: I’m getting my first binder soon but I don’t know what brand to use. Which is your favorite? (I’m looking for something with a lot of compression)

If you’re cis and this shows up on your blog, PLEASE REBLOG FOR A BIGGER SAMPLE SIZE!

edit: I can’t change the poll, but after some research, it seems that gc2b’s binders are incredibly unsafe. Just want to put this here in case another trans guy is looking at this poll. Underworks seems to be the best option as far as I’ve seen from other people.

#Trans #transgender #ftm #trans ftm #ftm binder #ftm binding #binding #binder #trans man #transboy #trans binding #FTM binder #Binder for trans people #gc2b binder #gc2b #Underworks #Underworks binder #For Them binder #For Them #spectrum outfitters #spectrum binder #XUJI binder #XUJI #Urbody co binder #Urbody co #Shapeshifters #shapeshifters binder #T-kingdom binder #T-kingdom #Idtswch binder

[batwynn]

Happy Giving Tuesday!

Update: the green binder has been claimed!

I have two GC2B *4x binders I would like to send out to two trans and/or nonbinary people for free (in the US) or with some help with the shipping cost outside of the US. (Apologies, it’s just so expensive now to mail a package anywhere outside the US 😭)

These have never been worn, but they come from a household with a cat in it, and although they have both been washed thoroughly there is no way to guarantee there is no cat hair contact.

If it is not an option to have these mailed directly to you for any reason, I have no problem shipping to a friend’s address as long as you have their permission to do so.

*As you may notice, the sizing is visibly different regardless of the fact that they are both marked as 4x. These binders are several years apart, and are about two times smaller than the 4x I bought with them a few years previous to the green one. This is something that a lot of folks have noticed with GC2B binders, and part of the reason many people no longer like to buy their products. That being said, I would hate for these to go to waste. If you are interested in these, please consider sizing up! So if you run a size 2x-3x, these would be a safer fit for you than if you’re generally a 4x.

These are available first come first serve, so as soon as I have a confirmed interest with a viable address to ship to, I will update the post.

#binders #binder give away #transmasc #nonbinary #chest binding #gc2b binder

[sloppyytoppyy]

my partner got me a new binder and it fits… beautifully. i haven’t had a chest this flat in a really REALLY long time, it’s the new gc2b 2.0 classic and as somebody with a large chest it works pretty well :3c i love them so fucking dearly t4t love is so pure and good

#thank you apollo #this is the most euphoric gift that i needed in a time of dysphoria #i love them so much #it was an early Christmas gift <3 #not nsft #sfw #t4t mlm #t4t love #talon speaks #trans mlm #ftm mlm #gc2b #gc2b binder

[omgcatboi]

I'm seeing people recommend underworks again so I am just letting y'all know the underworks binders do NOT flatten nearly as well as other options but despite that they still managed to fracture my ribs. So keep that in mind when shopping. They are cis owned and it shows through the product. Ever wear a bra and go ' yeah. A cis man definitely made this. ' that's the exact feeling you get with under works. It may work if you have A or B cups, maaaaybe a low C cup. But if you're anywhere above that then just don't. They roll up all the time if you have a belly and they are extremely painful to wear because of that. It's literally like a huge thick and tight rubber band is constricting your ribs when that happens and you ARE at a higher risk of fracture when this happens. I had to wear them for almost a year before I tried GC2B which leaps over mountains with how much better even the too small sizes where in comparison to underworks. Even with the drop in GC2Bs quality, I still wear the new binder tank top from them as my old underworks binder sits unused for about a year now.

Please do not buy from underworks. There are plenty of trans owed placed to support. And also, underworks sucks so you're just shooting yourself in the foot to avoid supporting trans folk at this point when buying from them.

Usually, when the Quality is better, I don't mention the company being cis owned but it's so obvious through the product that... It's cis owned lmao.

#underworks #undersorks binders #binding #gc2b #gc2b binder

[slithymomerath]

Review of Spectrum binder vs gc2b binder

Tldr; I’m super happy with my Spectrum binder, would recommend. I like it better than my gc2b ones.

I’m a butch/nonbinaryish person who’s been wearing binders on and off for about 2 years. The binders in question are the Spectrum short binder size S and the gc2b racerback size M.

gc2b binders

Longevity

- Had them for about 1.5 years, wore them probably about once a week on average (rotated between 3-4 and didn’t wear them every day).

- On the one I had the longest (almost 2 years), the shoulder stitching broke. It’s wearable, but the shoulder seam unfolds and makes a weird lump, so I don’t wear it if my other ones are clean.

- The other ones are still in great shape and haven’t stretched out at all.

Comfort

- Pretty comfortable. I often wore them all day and didn’t have any problems. The complaints I wrote below are more or less nitpicks.

- The shoulder straps are made of binding fabric, not stretchy fabric like the back, so those could be a little uncomfortable.

- The seams could be a little harsh, the ones along all the edges and under my armpits running down the inside. Nothing crazy, they just gave me mild red marks sometimes.

- The bottom of the binder doesn’t conform to your rib cage like the band of a bra, it’s a continuation of the fabric panel that’s squishing your chest. For that reason, it would stay elevated at the height of my chest and you could see the edge of it pressing against my shirt. I didn’t like this, so I would pull the back of my binder up high so the front would be tilted down, if that makes any sense. It worked for the most part, but increased the discomfort of the straps a little. I think maybe I should’ve bought a size S instead, that might have resolved this problem.

Binding

- As good as I could expect, did the job, no complaints.

Spectrum binder

Longevity

- Unknown, I just got it today.

Comfort

- Really good. The straps are made of stretchy fabric, not binding fabric, and they’re incredibly comfortable. Since the chest part holds itself on because it’s tight, there’s basically no pressure on the straps. They’re nice and wide, and made of soft fabric. More comfortable than any strapped thing I’ve ever worn.

- The bottom of the binder is the same level as my rib cage! I don’t know if this is because I ordered a smaller size or because Spectrum has some design secret, but I have zero issue with the bottom edge lifting up away from my ribs. It doesn’t squeeze my ribs either, it just rests lightly against them.

- The seams don’t dig into my skin like the gc2b ones do. Very comfortable.

- It feels a little stretchier for breathing purposes. The gc2b one was fine, but this one is even better.

Binding

- Great, everything I could ask for, no complaints.

Verdict

I like my Spectrum binder better than my gc2b ones.

I decided to write this review because I read a lot of tumblr transmasc people’s reviews before deciding to buy this Spectrum binder. The tumblr trans community also alerted me that gc2b binders have gone downhill, which is the only reason I switched brands (although now I’m really happy I did). Thanks y’all! I hope this post can be helpful to another transmasc person.

Photo of me wearing a sports bra

Photos of me wearing the Spectrum binder

Sorry I didn’t include a whole set of front/side/everything comparisons. If you want more information about the binders, feel free to message me.

#trans #trans masc #transmasc #ftm #trans man #binder #chest binder #spectrum binder #gc2b binder #gc2b #non binary #enby #nonbinary #butch #butch women #masc women #c

[jesuschristt-thatsaprettyface]

in my wednesday addams era

🔪they/them🔪

#if wednesday had emotional attachments to stuffies and wore a binder #me #my face #non binary #sapphic #queer #nsft #nb sub #t4t #nb lesbian #gc2b binder

[mg549]

2018 vs 2023 gc2b binder comparison: is the quality really worse?

tldr: no

so, id heard that gc2b's quality had declined to the point of their binders being unsafe, but i was needing a new one (since my old one was getting pretty worn after 5 years of wearing it nearly everyday and not following proper care of it either) and i would always rather replace an item with the exact same one than try something new. i was also Curious about the claims being circulated online! so i bought a new one, and. they are functionally exactly the same.

but there have been a few minor changes! but none that would affect quality now or in the long run.

the paler binder on the left was recieved 8/30/18 and is a size 2xl. the more saturated binder on the right was recieved 4/19/23 and is a size 3xl. i will refer to them as "18" and "23"!

so lets start off with patterning! 23 has a slightly longer length than 18 (likely just bc i went up a size), and the neck is slightly more V-shaped compared to the very round U neckline of 18. the neckline and the straps also appear much smaller, but im pretty sure that's just because 18 has gotten very stretched out over the past 5 years of near-daily use.

the outer fabric on 23 is also much more saturated. when i first recieved it it was practically a bright yellow! but after a few washes its muted out to a more neutral skin tone shade. 18 was more saturated when first recieved, but was never as bright as 23 was when i first got it. after a few washes tho 23 looks about the same as 18 when new, so maybe earlier binders came pre-washed (either by gc2b or the fabric suppliers), or the fabric source for the outer shell changed to a supplier with a different dyeing process. 23's color might wash out a little quicker than 18's did. either way, the fabric is the exact same type and weave. 18 is much more stretchy than 23 is currently, but that is definitely caused by wear, and 23 will stretch out in time as well.

next, lets compare the fabric and stitching of the binding area! 23 is on the left, 18 on the right. the fabric is exactly the same! the stitch used is also exactly the same, but 23 has a slightly larger stitch width, which shouldn't affect quality and may be caused by being a size larger than 18. the thread is slightly lighter in color.

comparing the side seams, the patterning, fabric, and stitch patterns are all the same. again, the stitch width on 23 is slightly larger but otherwise the same.

heres a closer look at the straps (18 on left, 23 on right). in this picture you can see the knit of the fabric, and they are indeed exactly the same!

also of note, the first year of owning the 2018 binder, the stretch knit fabric on the outside of one of the straps started to tear away from the seam. a quick handstitched repair fixed it and it has held ever since! seam rips can happen even from the "good" years of gc2b, bc its a knit fabric with a lot of stress being put on it. i would still say the quality is very good! the fact that the repair held and no other issues occured is a testament to that. any fabric garment is liable to wear, which is something to keep in mind when purchasing a binder!

so yeah! 2023 gc2b binders are of the exact same quality of 2018 gc2b binders. im confident that the new one will last me another 5 years!

#notsponsored

#gc2b #gc2b binder #psa #transgender #transmasculine #binder #chest binding #trans man #trans masc #binding #important #my posts #pls spread this!!! i aim to provide info

[eatfriesandsleep]

Sorry I’m late! I had to do an art project with kt tape

#kt tape #trans tape #chest binding #binding #binder #gc2b binder #spectrum #trans #ftm #trans memes #trans shitposting #trans man

[queerpossums]

image ID: a title reading “hot enby shit starter pack” with images below it. the images include a cute little possum, a dbt therapy workbook, an ed recovery worksheet, wellbutrin xl, a gc2b binder with a ripped seam, a can of original flavor monster, and the cover of the single “defend seltzer” by apes of the state and local news legend

#tw ed recovery #tw ed descussion #tw dbt #tw therapy #tw drugs #tw pills #tw meds mention #possum #possum memes #opossums #wellbutrin #bpd meme #dbt therapy #ed recovery #folk punk #apes of the state #local news legend #gc2b binder #gc2b is dogshit #i am so disappointed in gc2b #mental ill meme #mental illness memes #enby memes

[thatgingerloser]

Gc2b review incoming!

for reference, my measurements are 16.5 across my shoulders, 35 for my bust, DD size breasticles. ordered a medium every time I bought from them. I bought one of their binders in late 2020 and I had to rebuy it later that year due to rippage! the bottom of the binding part ripped about 4-5 months into owning it and I had to re-sew it myself. both of the binders bought in 2020-21 felt like they could rip again while I was putting them on no matter how careful I was about it. Apparently they're remaking their binders with a more durable stitch, so Im here to test that! I just ordered my binder today so I'll be replying to this with an honest review of the 2.0 version when it comes in the mail

#gc2b #gc2b binder #binding #chest binding #healthy binding #lgbt #for reference im nonbinary im also tagging this for people who would wear this #trans #trans masc #nonbinary #genderqueer #genderfluid #gnc #gender nonconforming #masc #masc lesbian #lgbtqia

[queerlyraging]

per my last reblog, let me tell y'all about my experience with GC2B at the moment.

this is an ongoing issue that's been happening since about late june (this is posted mid august). i ordered four binders (two for me, two for a friend) and they came in fairly fast. mine were too small (i had measured incorrectly) and i completed the exchange process, which was fairly simple and easy.

the problem came when my friend washed their binders and one completely fell apart, and my exchanged binders came in and i found out that they were two different sizes, despite being labeled the same size. i contacted GC2B and waited.

about a week later, i had to go on twitter and tag GC2B and complain loudly about how my request for a response had been ignored. they finally contacted me back. i responded (about a week later, due to some ongoing IRL issues), and it took them a week and a half to get back to me, which only happened because i went back onto twitter and once again, complaining loudly to get their attention.

now they're sending the new stuff to me and requesting me to send the old stuff back. that's fine, i can do that, but jesus fucking christ, i washed my binder that fit from them once and the threading came loose. i didn't dry it, i washed it on gentle, i followed all the instructions.

their quality is poor. don't use them. use another resource instead, like underworks. you will be much happier with it.

#transgender #trans #binders #compression tops #gc2b binder

[speedbills]

I am recently seeing the news regarding GC2B binders going downhill with their newer binders and it’s material. I’ve noticed that the newer binders that I’ve bought within the last year have been more painful on my back and ribs than the originals I bought a couple years ago. I just didn’t put two and two together until now. I heard of people ending up with broken ribs and what not. I will be purchasing new binders soon from FYTIST, as I’ve heard very great things about them and they are a trans-owned company.

For any other trans-men, people of trans-experience who bind—You can purchase binders or binding products from the following companies (if you’re choosing to no longer bind with GC2B like me) who’s products have great feedback like the following:

FYTIST, Spectrum, TransTape, TransGenX Tape (Amazon).

Please, I cannot stress this enough, remember to always be safe with your binding and take care/listen to your body!

#p #transgender #safe binding #chest binding #gc2b binder #ftm #trans #nonbinary #lgbtq #transguy #transman

[qandgay]

Heyo! Ive got a sizing dilemma regarding chest binders, and if possible, Id really appreciate some advice about it.

A couple of weeks ago, I ordered a couple of binders from Underworks, and measured myself kind of loosely. When those binders came in, they felt and looked too big (not much compression, the material under my chest was loose and bunchy) so I returned them and got a size down.

The new ones seem to fit ok, but the arm holes are so small that the bottom cuts into my armpit-boob area. It really frustrates me because Ive needed new binders for a while, and my old GC2B ones are falling apart, and Ive never had this issue with them before. Should I remeasure and go for another size/cut?

first off, underworks isn't the best for sizing, especially if you've got a larger chest. HOWEVER, it's also possible you measured wrong! you should be as accurate as possible when measuring for chest size.

i would recommend spectrum outfitters as a much better option! still fairly cheap, but in my experience much better quality. you can also sew some extra, stretchy, fabric onto the kind of armpit area:

[ID: two images of people wearing binders. the first has an arrow pointing to the extra armpit and breast fat that is pushed to the side when wearing a chest binder. the second person has their arms up, and red marks outline where extra fabric would go to hold better. end ID]

if you can afford to go more expensive, my number one suggestion is amor binders! in my experience (as someone kind of awkwardly shaped lol) their sizing and compression is pretty great. on top of that, they are sensory friendly!! no pokey seams or threads.

if you're looking for a more personalized/comfortable fit, go with for them! (although ive been told they can be a little looser, so keep that in mind)

the reason underworks is shaped like it is, is because they're originally made for cis men who experience breast growth! so they aren't quite shaped right for some transmasc bodies.

(also don't go back to gc2b! their quality is honestly terrible now :( )

-- mod hollow

#chest binding #chest binders #mod hollow #q and gay #transmasc #gc2b #gc2b binder #underworks #spectrum outfitters #for them #for them binders #amor binders

[andillwriteyouatragedy]

i took a bunch of pics of myself recently that scream gender so here they are, enjoy

#this is my blog and i choose how many selfies i upload that nobody wants to see #bc I WANT TO SEE THEM #my face #selfies #selfie #me #queer #trans #trans nb #nonbinary #non binary #trans nonbinary #trans non binary #gc2b #gc2b binder #orange shirt #you know how it is #about me #personal ramblings #personal

[jesuschristt-thatsaprettyface]

kinda want someone to tie me to this chair but i would settle for a kiss on the lips

(they/them)

#nb #me #mine #nb sub #nsft #nb nsft #queer nsft #nblnb #nblw #lesbian #18+ #gc2b binder