Not all chest binders are created equal.
A garment such as a chest binder may seem simple, but can have very complicated construction, and the construction does vary greatly on the binders currently available in the market.
Most 'traditional' chest binders incorporate a piece of rigid fabric covering the chest area as a means of flattening the chest. As you can imagine, that rigidity can cause a number of problems such as decreased mobility and restricted breathing, which is why we at Transform don’t recommend these types of chest binder.
We spent 3 years developing our designs specifically to ensure safety and comfort. Our compression comes from the compression fabric itself, not a rigid flattening panel.
Our chest binders use multiple layers of soft compression fabric to achieve a ‘bind’ which means you shouldn’t experience any restricted breathing or movement. We also use a soft lining to prevent skin irritation or chaffing.
As mentioned earlier, the fit of the chest binder is also key, which is why we offer free chest binder fittings to help educate the community about safe binding practices, and to help fit them into a chest binder that will feel comfortable and not cause long-lasting damage.