Review by Diahonne
Product name: V-Neck Mid Length Binder
Manufacturer’s website: http://www.peecockproducts.com
Price: $29.00 + shipping and handling
Cup & band size & chest measurements in inches at time of use: 40C or 42 chest
Comfort: 5/5
- Very comfortable, can go the whole day with it and completely forget I was binding. The bottom of the binder doesn’t dig in my sides or armpit. It’s like wearing a high compression bra. It has Velcro fasteners so putting it on is easier the over-the-head binders. I can eat as much as I want and there is no pressure on my stomach.
Effectiveness: 5/5
- I could never be flatter. No lumps, seamless binding effect.
Discreetness: 5/5
- You will never notice. I wear v-necks the majority of the time and you would just believe I was wearing an undershirt.
Overall : 5/5
- Product is incredible and never been happier. Easy to put on, comfortable, Binds incredibly flat with zero lumps, and unnoticeable. And I wear a normal compression shirt not because I want to be flatter its just because I have curves that like to come out over binders when no one asked for it. Which is good advice for the bigger guys. Before and After pics down below
Without Binder
With Binder
ETA: Check out a better before and after here and here, respectively.
Review by Kim
Product name: Underworks Double Front Compression Shirt
Manufacturer’s website: http://ftm.underworks.com/
Chest Size at time of use: 38DDD (37″ under bust/45.5″ bust)
Comfort: 3.5/5
- It’s not ultra comfortable, but it’s not super uncomfortable for the most part either. Sometimes it hurt a little in the armpit, but it seemed to be dealt with when I adjusted myself some.
Effectiveness: 4/5
- You could still tell I had breasts, but not by more than an inch or inch and a half.
Discreetness: 5/5
- You don’t even notice it under a t-shirt.
Overall: 4/5
- It’s hard to get on, but once you do and mess with the arrangement of your breasts some, it goes a long way to flattening out a chest.
Review by Adio
Product name: Underworks 997 Double Front Compression Shirt
Manufacturer’s website: http://ftm.underworks.com/
Chest size at time of use: D
Comfort: 4/5
- It isn’t as comfortable as a bra or undershirt, but I’ve gotten used it.
Effectiveness: 5/5
- I position my chest downward and out slightly. This gets me very flat and has minimal uniboob/bump. The length also helps with my hips and stomach.
Discreetness: 5/5
- I’ve had multiple people touch my chest, back, and sides without knowing I’m wearing a binder. Because it’s so long, it can be tucked into pants like an undershirt. There is no line across the back to make it look like a bra.
Overall : 5/5
- I’ve been binding for over 6 years with this same type of binder. I wouldn’t keep buying them if they didn’t work for me. My chest has gotten smaller over the years (weight loss, breakdown from binding/T), but even when I was heavier, it still worked great. I would recommend this binder to every trans man, no matter what size.
Reviewed by LilDoberman
Product name: High Strength Velcro Short Binder
Manufacturer’s website: http://www.lesloveboat.com/
Chest size at time of use: 34DD
Comfort: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
Discreetness: 5/5
Overall : 4/5
- This is a fantastically comfortable binder and I have no qualms recommending it for anyone that’s a c cup or smaller. For larger guys, it doesn’t have as much coverage as I would like. It’s fine under a sweatshirt, etc but I’m going to try one of their wider coverage binders next and I think it’ll work better; review coming soon. Sizing note: I’m well within the large range but it’s a little big on me. I’m going to order mediums in my next binders; don’t size up. Shipping was really fast, binder is great. I can breathe!
I’ll order from them again.
Review: Underworks Extreme Chest Concealer: Dillon
October 24, 2010
Reviewed by Dillon
Product name: Underworks Model 988 Chest ONLY compression
Manufacturer’s website: http://www.underworks.com/ftm
Cup size at time of use: C
Ratings:
Comfort: 5
Effectiveness:3
Discreetness: 5
Overall : 4
Review: Underworks Double Front Compression Shirt: Griffin
October 23, 2010
Reviewed by Griffin
Product Name: Double Front Compression Shirt (underworks 997)
Manufacturer’s website: http://ftm.underworks.com/
Cup size at time of use: 42G
Comfort: 3
- It is way too long. I’m 5’8″ and it would constantly roll up and constrict my hip/thigh area a great deal. The site mentions that it was made longer as an improvement, but I can’t imagine why. It’s very difficult to manage the length when wearing pants or shorts, but I noticed that when I put it on first, it ends almost mid-thigh.
Doubling it over for me just compresses the stomach more and is very uncomfortable.
Getting it on/off is pretty easy. It can dig in a bit at the shoulders, though this could be just me.
Effectiveness: 5
- At my chest size, it’s the best so far. It’s very difficult to find a product that will work for me and this does work pretty well — that’s why I still use it!
I sometimes wear a GC2 or Champion thin binder/athletic shirt *OVER* the underworks binder to smooth out imperfections and to hide the top shoulder seams.
Discreetness: 5
- The armholes can be a bit low, but it just looks like underarm fat (which it is). Not flattering, but doesn’t look unnatural. On the other hand, because it is so long, it is easy to ride up.
The area over my heart tends to poof out, almost like a shirt that has a neck stretched way out. It looks odd in solid polo shirts (which I have to wear at work), but looks okay under button-ups. With T-shirts it’s the most noticeable, but a thin binder on top smooths it out mostly.
Overall: 4
- It’s a great binder, but a bit long. Until something better suited to large-chested guys comes around, this will be one of the best solutions out there.
If you are large-chested, I HIGHLY recommend wearing a Champion, Nike, Underarmor etc athletic shirt or a thin binder (I’ve used GC2) with the binder to add compression and smooth out bulges.
Review: Underworks Tri-Top: chiaroscuro13
October 23, 2010
Reviewed by chiaroscuro13
Product Name: Tri-Top (983)
Manufacturer’s website: http://ftm.underworks.com/
Cup size at time of use: A approx.
Comfort: 4
- This binder is so non-restrictive and casual in appearance,I wear mine like a second skin day and night.
Repetitive arm motions can cause the straps to rub into the shoulder when this product is still new. Very tight in the beginning.
Free range of motion.
Effectiveness: 5
- Like it’s predecessor–the double front compression top–this product efficiently binds and stops motion transfers of the chest area. One can really get the sense that they no longer have breasts. The magic is in the third binding layer. In addition to utilizing three layers to bind, the extra layer exclusive to the tri-top, delineates the breast form. This product essentially levels your chest. I find that although I’m not overly bound down, I appear to be much flatter and appear naturally male in my torso.
Make sure to recognize the inside from the outside of this product. Due to where the straps lie on the shoulders, there can accumulate a raw spot if the binder is not worn properly.
Discreetness: 5
- I have no reservations about wearing this product to every occasion. The seams are barely visible and virtually invisible under any type of clothing because they taper off.
Since this binder is not a full shirt, roll-up is inevitable. Sewing a longer strip of fabric to complete the shirt is an option but not necessary. Although this roll-up can be annoying, it is not overly noticeable and can be easily and discreetly fixed by a casual smooth.
Looks like an A-shirt under white shirts.
Overall: 5
- It has been said, and I agree in all my experiences, the TRI-TOP is THE BEST BINDER ON THE MARKET. We’re talking overall coverage, delineation and versatility.
Things to note: The three layers of binding only occur in the front. The back is one sheer layer of spandex nylon so it releases heat effectually.
No need to wear anything under this product.
I Recommend ordering your exact bust size. The three binding layers are designed to work with the actual size of the binder it’s self. At 32″ I found the x-small to be more beneficial in the long run.
This product is durable. After over two years with the same product with constant wear, there have been no holes, tears or unravelling.
Always wash in cold water, it preserves the binder’s ability to bind. Using hot water does not shrink it to fit later on in it’s life, it only weakens it.
Best way to put on/take off is over the head because it reduces stretching or possibility of tearing.
Review: Underworks 997 Double-Front Compression Shirt: Dylan
October 23, 2009
Reviewed by Dylan
Product Name: Underworks 997 Double-Front Compression Shirt
Cup size at time of use: Ehn… Large? I wore an L in Champion sports bras… That’s like D something, right?
[Dys' note: Champion's sizing can be found here. Large fits some, but not all, D cups.]
Comfort: 5/5
- I wore Ace Bandages and had chaffed skin, bruised ribs, and lungs which would seize when I thought about wrapping the bandages around me. I tried neoprene back supports, but gave up on those after fluid-filled blisters started leaving scars on my torso. Finally, I wore two one-size-too-small bras one on top of the other, AND an underarmour shirt over that.
This binder is not only more comfortable, but 10 times more effective than anything I ever tried before. It’s tough to get into (I find that stepping into it, rather than pulling it over your head, works much better) but I can breathe normally and the lack of elastic bands under the chest makes it much more comfortable than even a regular sports bra.
Effectiveness: 4/5
- I discovered that one side of my chest is significantly larger than the other one. To remedy this, I still have to wear a sports bra on top of the binder (in correct size tho, so its not too tight). However, the first time I made it work, I couldn’t stop staring at myself in the mirror. I look like I have awesome strong pecs and there is nothing indicating anything more than that.
Discreetness: 5/5
- The shoulder straps are wide and the seams are nicely done so it does not cut into your skin or leave marks under your shirt. I wear relatively tight t-shirts and did not have any problems with it.
I can imagine tho that it would be somewhat visible if you were wearing a skin-tight, lighter shirt.
Overall: 5/5
- It’s a little awkward while bending over because it follows your body contours so closely and tends to hike up a little. I never had a problem of it rising too high to pull out of my pants or be uncomfortable, but you do have to keep it in check, especially if you’re moving about a lot.
I also did not experience a lot of problems with belly compression. It tucks your stomach in nicely, but it didn’t compress it uncomfortably – I did not have a problem polishing off a good-sized meal.
Review: Design Veronique Male Compression Vest: Mariko Leonardo
October 23, 2009
Reviewed by Mariko Leonardo
Product Name: Male Compression Vest
Cup size at time of use: C
Comfort: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
Discreetness: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
- I found out about this vest on Dr. Michael Bermant’s website. I have been using them for years. I buy direct from the veronique website for $99.00.
Review: Underworks Double Panel Compression Shirt: Who is Morgan
October 23, 2009
Reviewed by Who is Morgan
Product name: Underworks Double Panel Compression Shirt
Cup size at time of use: A
Ratings:
Comfort: 3/5
- I have some issues with it rolling up, even if I tuck it into my pants. I don’t find any particular pressure points, though there is tightness around my ribs and stomach. I cannot eat a large amount in a short period of time while wearing it or I vomit.
Effectiveness: 5/5
Discreetness: 5/5
- I passed well enough as a guy (I was crossplaying at the time, playing the part of a male) I had to explain to a gay man that I was biologically female and had no desire to ever be a man. I have also worn my binder on its own as an undershirt once.
Overall : 4.5/5 (average of ratings)
Without binding
