Anyone that uses chest binders:
Any experience with ForThem binders? Are they lifechangingly good? The import costs in my country are fucking astronomical, but if it's The Best Binder ever, I'll pay it.

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Anyone that uses chest binders:
Any experience with ForThem binders? Are they lifechangingly good? The import costs in my country are fucking astronomical, but if it's The Best Binder ever, I'll pay it.
ForThem Binder Review
i just received my forthem binder. i haven't seen any reviews for the brand on here, and only about 3 total on the rest of the internet, so i thought i'd post my own. this shit isn't sponsored or anything.
if you didn't know, forthem is a new brand. their binders are meant to be a happy medium between traditional binders and sports bras. that's exactly what i've always wanted, so i bought one pretty much right away.
PROS:
super soft and comfortable material. like i cannot overstate how comfortable it is. its some kind of nylon blend, so it stretches and isn't stiff, while still offering some compression. and it's recycled material
definitely binds better than my sports bras. in my particular case, it's more comfortable too. i barely notice it's on
no breathing issues, rib pain, or back pain to speak of
it's front-back reversible. one side is scoop neck and the other is v neck. the v neck side comes up a little higher, so i find it binds a little better
fun & unique colors
CONS:
doesn't bind as well as a gc2b or underworks binder. those are the only two i've tried before, so i can't speak for other brands
i can see it not working out as well for larger chested people, due to the overall length being shorter than your average binder. however, some reviews on their actual website mention the binder working well for bigger chests, so do with that what you will
your color options are limited depending on what size you need, because they use recycled material. also only one skin color option is available (beige)
they say they'll text you at every update, but i only ever got one text that confirmed my order, and that was after i texted them first to check in a few days after placing it. no shipment tracking.
OVERALL:
i love this thing. if you're disabled in a way that affects your ability to bind, have sensory issues, are just starting to bind, or have anything else going on that makes traditional binders a not great option, i definitely recommend trying forthem.
I require advice about binders. Basically, my chest is bigger now than it used to be which means I am not getting as flat as I used to in a binder. I have Spectrum binders, and they get me sort of flat but not passably flat. So, I’m considering buying a new binder from a different brand. I’m looking at: ForThem (the MAX one, not the regular binder), CantiqLA, Amor Sensory, and Wivov. If anyone has any experience with any of these brands, please share them with me. The biggest factor for me right now is compression, though it does have to be sensory friendly which is why I’m not considering Underworks.
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Do you have any suggestions for good binder brands? I tried gc2b and their binders didn't really work for me, mainly because my chest tissue moved around a lot and after the first 5 minutes I had to readjust a lot, but I don't know if that's a common issue with all binders or specifically the one I tried. If it's an all-binders issue, do you have any other recommendations for alternative methods?
fam, i know EXACTLY what you mean regarding everything moving around too much in gc2b binders. 😫 I'm not sure if that issue is caused by the binder not quite being the right size, or if it's just how gc2b binders are shaped/constructed. Like maybe you and me are in the same boat and we just don't have the right shape for gc2b to work well with us.
I have not had personal experience with these brands, but I think some folks have had better experiences with binders from Spectrum Outfitters and Shapeshifters. Another brand I know of is Underworks, but I don't think they're recommended for anyone who isn't thin and/or small-chested bc they are tighter and more uncomfortable. (I haven't looked into them much myself, so I could be wrong but that was the general vibe I got.)
However, there is one other binder brand i DO have personal experience with—ForThem. I got one of their binders recently, and like.... I love it so very much???? They are only in the US, though. (for now?? maybe they'll be more widely available in the future? i couldnt tell ya)
hang on I'm about to ramble so let me put a cut in here before the post gets too long lmao.
ForThem binder review and discussion of TransTape under the cut! 😘
For Who?: A Disgruntled Review of the For Them “Binder”
2.5 stars
Don’t get me wrong, the For Them product has many good features, but it cannot in good faith be called a binder.
Although the compression and security is real, this binder works like and creates the shape of a sports bra. It leaves you with a rounded, thick-chested appearance. It feels very held-in-place I can say that much, but it is hard to wear and does not do much to alleviate dysphoria. Were the binder exceedingly comfortable, or safe to be used for physical exertion, the shaping failure could be forgiven. But it is not. It compresses and seems to get tighter over time, from the second it's on to the moment before it's off, and without a doubt immediately and continuously enforces shallow breathing. Even as I sit typing this review, exerting nothing but brainpower, inhaling and exhaling regularly is a struggle. It takes effort. Maybe I got a size too small, but the size itself is not difficult to put on or take off; it doesn’t pinch. The material is nice and smooth, but I was skeptical as soon as I held it — it is over 60% spandex which contributes to this loose rounded shape and continual tightening sensation without actual flatness.
In terms of actually receiving the thing, it was a mild nightmare. I had high hopes for this binder when I followed an Instagram ad to order it in early May; I thought it might give me something to wear for the summer, even on its own. Somehow, my order never came through; it was never shipped; then it was out of stock; then it was out of color; and finally, the final week of August, when September starts in a week, I received this binder. The customer service was interesting during this time. They texted me back, but not with a lot of detail or regularity. And all I got for the three-month delay in receiving this hopeful investment venture was a binder in grey (when I originally ordered navy blue and then requested orange for their first offered replacement, which was out), and the promise of 10% off a future order. I wish this product was fulfilling enough that I wanted to get another. If the product was absolutely great, I wouldn’t even mention the company’s apparent organization struggles. However, it mostly leaves me feeling misunderstood.
After twenty minutes of sitting and wearing the For Them binder, I’ve been constantly aware of my breathing and my chest, and I still have a rounded hump there. What else can I say. I wish I could wear this as a compromise for activities or chill hanging out, because it definitely has more compression than your average sports bra, but it's so uncomfortable it’s making my back hurt just sitting at home. I’m not disappointed ,because throughout the months of not receiving it and upon a closer look at the promotional photoshoots, I got a pretty diminished-hope sense of how it would be.
If you want to have a smaller but still visibly rounded and prominent chest, and don’t mind feeling increasingly constricted, if you want to feel like you’re wearing a binder without the results of wearing one — maybe this product is for you. If you have genuine chest dysphoria and desire livability with a flat feel and appearance, don’t waste your time and money on a For Them binder. Primarily, it only reinforced my feeling that I desperately need to get top surgery so that I never have to wear a binder again.
I’m going to go take it off now. In further consideration, the most helpful thing this binder might do is give me even more increased back pain that leads my insurance to more smoothly cover a breast reduction. <3
forthem binder review
i just received this binder in the mail, and decided to post a review. details under the cut