What is a binder top?

What is a binder top?

Simply put, a chest binder is a garment designed to compress one’s chest, and is also sometimes called a compression vest. People most often wear their binder underneath their everyday clothes, while some people may wear their binder as a shirt in and of itself.

What do binders do to your chest?

Chest binding has become a popular practice to make a person’s presenting gender and gender identity more compatible. Chest binding is a process of flattening your chest to make it more male-presenting. This is a common step in the female-to-male transition.

What is the difference between a binder and a compression top?

We think of our Compression Top as a less restrictive alternative to a traditional binder. It’s built from gentler fabrics than most binders currently on the market, and compresses more gently to protect you from breathing issues, excessive sweating, or skin irritation.

Why do people wear a binder?

Binders tend to be used as a temporary solution to the problem of having breasts and cannot be worn at all times. During exercise they can restrict breathing, and back and chest pain can come from wearing them for more than about eight hours at a time.

Why is my daughter binding her breasts?

Some adolescents begin to bind their breasts as they enter puberty. This is done usually for reasons of embarrassment (they do not want others to know they have started developing), or desire to be as they previously were (they do not want to have breasts yet).

Can you wear a binder as a bra?

You can try putting on a binder like you would a sports bra — pull it over your head and then stick your arms through. However, binders are especially tight when you first buy them, so you might find it difficult to put on.