TransMasc SA Binder Program

A chest binder is a garment worn to compress chest/breast tissue to give a more flatter or masculine appearance.

These garments are safer than bandages or kinetic tape that may be used for chest binding.

Most binders have a level of compression and feels tighter than other undergarments.

While they may not be super comfortable, a binder that fits properly shouldn't cause you pain or discomfort.

When a person who feels the need for a binder wears the correct size and style for them, they often describe feeling an elated sense of self confidence and wellbeing. This is also known as euphoria.

Some trans and gender diverse folks who wear a binder are seeking to reduce a feeling called dysphoria. This is where someone feels a sense of distress because their body does not match how they express their gender identity and presentation and wearing a binder may reduce some of this distress.

Most of our binders are brand-new gc2b binders. These were generously donated to us by gc2b, a trans-owned company based in Maryland USA, founded in 2015.

We also accept new or gently used garments from other manufacturers.

Your binder will be in the size you need, but we can’t always guarantee the style or colour.

Refer to the sizing guide on gc2b's website.

Do not size down if you are unsure. Binders are designed to fit snug and to flatten and compress. Going down a size may result in you not being able to put your binder on, or pain/injury.

If you live in the Adelaide metropolitan area, we strongly encourage you to collect your binder in person so you can try it on, check it fits properly and chat to us about safe binding practices.

Research around how young is too young to wear a binder is unfortunately minimal.

However, guidance from binder manufacturing company gc2b indicates that need to wear a binder is based on managing a person's distress or dysphoria, rather than  their age.

For this reason, we don't set a minimum age to access the binder program. 

Our bodies are all different and change throughout our lives for all kinds of reasons such as weight fluctuations, getting older, taking testosterone etc. Keep up with your body and change binder sizes if you need – safety first.

We are not medical experts. We do not know your health circumstances nor what may or may not be helpful or harmful to your health.

As much as we'd like to say anyone can wear a binder if they feel they need to, we cannot and will not do so.

We strongly encourage you to speak to your health care provider if you are concerned about your health and wearing a binder, or to seek out a health practitioner to support you if you are unsure.

If you're looking for a trans friendly health professional, check out Trans Health SA.

We can arrange postage in discrete packaging to an address you nominate.

If you're concerned about the binder being posted to your home address we can arrange to send it to a friend's address or a local support organisation.

It's your responsibility to ensure you can collect the binder from your nominated postal address.

You should be able to update the answers you provided in our Google Form. Otherwise, email us at transmascsa@outlook.com.au.

Yes, but you will need to return the incorrect size binder first. If we have the correct size available, we will swap it for you. Please contact us so we know to expect your returned binder and to check we have the size you need.

Unfortunately, no. We want to ensure the correct sizing and safety information can be given to individuals so that means we need to work with them directly.

No, sorry. We are trying to support as many people as possible and that means we can't give you more than one binder. 

Binder programs like ours operate in other parts of Australia and New Zealand that you might be able to access. These include:

• Australia and New Zealand - Sock Drawer Heroes
• Victoria - The Shed
• Queensland and northern New South Wales - Many Genders One Voice
• Western Australia - TransFolk of WA.

Otherwise check out local community groups in your area.

At the time of writing, all the below brands ship to South Australia.

Australian brands

• Folx Emporium (South Australian): www.folx-emporium.com.au/index.php/product-category/binders
• Sock Drawer Heroes: www.sockdrawerheroes.com/collections/binders
• Amor Binders: www.andyamor.com
• Under the Rainbow: www.etsy.com/au/shop/UnderneathTheRainbow

International brands

• GC2B: www.gc2b.co
• Under Works: www.f2mbinders.com
• Spectrum Outfitters: www.spectrumoutfitters.co.uk
• myDouble Design: www.mydoubledesign.com 
• ShapeShifters: www.shapeshifters.co 
• T-Kingdom: www.t-kingdom.com

Danae: www.trans-missie.com/en

• Always read the health directions and washing instructions of each garment. 
• Carefully check the sizing and measuring instructions as brands differ. 
• Always check shipping totals and currency conversion if purchasing outside Australia. 
• Check time frames for expected delivery dates as some products are custom made and may take longer to deliver.