Review: Underworks Tri-top Chest Binder: Alix
July 16, 2011
Review by Alix
Product name: Underworks Tritop Chest Binder (Model 983)
Manufacturer’s website:http://www.underworks.com/987.html
Chest measurements in inches at time of use: Bust 37″, chest 44″ (mean 40.5″)
Comfort: 4/5
- 2 for the initial 3 days of wear, but soon much more comfortable as I got used to the feel and it gained a bit more give.
Effectiveness: 4/5
- Gives a fairly good bind, perfect for under loose clothing, but the shape of them is still somewhat visible in tight clothes.
Discreetness: 3.5/5
- Looks like a sports bra, if that’s okay for you; high neck line so visible under shirts with a low neck.
Overall : 4/5
- A good binder for those with larger chest, as folding to get an effective bind is not necessary(or possible-preventing you from going too tight) as it is with a double front.
- Be warned that getting in and out of it is a pain, but once you find a method for it, it’s possible.
- Also, you may have to move things around in there to get the best bind. I do up and out to the sides, but my friend who is also large chested prefers ‘down and out’.
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.
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 Tri-Top: Jordan
October 24, 2010
Reviewed by Jordan
Product name: UnderWorks 983 (Medium)
Manufacturer’s website: UnderWorks.com
Cup size at time of use: B
Comfort: 3/5:
- It’s 70% Nylon and 30% Lycra. I think the Lycra is what makes this product actually worth it. The Nylon makes a swishing noise if I rub my shirt over the binder. Reminds me of an extremely uncomfortable bathing suit. Also, I don’t care how thin/thick you are, this sucker will roll up when you bend over or need to be adjusted if you make any sudden movements. Under the arms is the most uncomfortable because the fabric gives a pinching feeling, even though it fits like it’s supposed to or there tends to be friction there because I move my arms like other human beings. Oh, and no matter how many times you wash this sucker, it still smells like rubber or something strange. I have sink-washed and hung-dry like the instructions say and that smell never leaves. However, the fabric is breathable, so if I sweat at all, it may be damp, but it doesn’t ruin the functionality of the binder itself. Also, a major note: the website sort of assumes since you are a “biological female” then you must have tiny shoulders. This creates a problem in itself because, personally, I have very broad shoulders, so since the shoulder straps are meant to sit at a certain place on an individual with a smaller frame, it causes a hump in the scoop of the neck, which is irritating because, of course, we want it to lie flat on our chests like a tank top.
Effectiveness: 4/5
- It definitely does what it says it does. Somebody else had submitted a photo of “without binder” and “with binder.” That describes it perfectly. It’s especially nice if you are like me and went from wearing a couple sports bras to this binder. The difference is amazing. For me, the less I wear, the better. I don’t like to have to prepare all my undergarments before putting clothes on. That’s just time-consuming and ridiculous. I don’t think I could ever wear a regular sports bra again because I have definitely become accustomed to the binding effect. It has also helped with my posture, although the binder is not stiff and is flexible, but I tended to hunch over without knowing it to hide my chest. It definitely could improve though because I still am not fully confident to walk around with my chest thrust outward (not that I would, but you know what I mean). Also, I adjust my chest under this binder by flattening my breasts toward each armpit. Personally, this helps me and the “shaping” process because, of course, if they aren’t perfectly positioned in the binder, there are oddly-shaped looking bumps on my chest and no, they don’t appear to be pecs, however, what I described does help with that specific effect.
Discreetness: 3/5
- Depends on the shirt you wear over it. A tighter fitting shirt is more difficult because of the hump that’s created in the neck scoop, so it protrudes outward if the shoulder straps are not positioned on the outermost part of my shoulders. No, wearing a tank over it really doesn’t help, and like I said, I am personally burnt out on layering my clothes. That was the point of the binder. Also, with a tighter fitting shirt, if it rolls up, well, you might as well be wearing a sports bra because you can totally tell which part of your upper body is confined within a fabric and what is not. You may also note that if you have *any* underarm fat tissue, it will protrude out of the binder in what I’ve seen described as “dog ears.” If you are a thinner person, it will appear to be a tank top under your shirt, but still keep in mind the size of your shoulders, as this will still affect how it fits.
Overall : 3/5
Review: Zaggermous Zealer Chest Binder: Chris
October 23, 2010
Reviewed by Chris
Product name: Zaggemous Zealer Chest Binder
Manufacturer’s website: http://www.zaggemous.com
Cup size at time of use: C
Ratings:
Comfort: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
Discreetness: 4/5
- I like it that it’s not racer back (like most sports bra). From under my clothes, it looks like a singlet, which is great! Cos I hate it when people could see that I am wearing a sports bra.
Overall: 4.5/5
- All my life, I have been looking for an effective and comfortable binder. I was sixteen then and I have only tried binding with bandages (I’m not kidding…) the old school way ONCE. It was effective and very convincing… but i could hardly breathe. After so many years I didn’t dare to try it again. I resorted to wearing sports bra (one size smaller than I should) to flatten my chest. It did reduce my CUP C chest to a CUP B I think.
And then this year, after more than ten years of wearing sports bra (which didn’t keep me very happy… I still had to wear big and thicker clothes to hide my chest…), I finally found the best binder ever! It works! Reduces my CUP C chest to look like a CUP A! Although my chest is not completely flat like a man’s, it was very comfortable! And i’m so glad that i chanced upon this binder review blog! Hey great job! Keep up the good work! It’s really something good for the community ya… =) Because I really think that binding too tightly could be… erm… maybe a little bad for health? So I’m happy to share that achieving the appearance that we want could be attainable with a little compromise too! =) At least… I think my chest looks flat enough to be convincing! And i feel very confident now! heh!
I just wished that they could have more designs and colours soon! Oh and i did had some trouble wearing it and pulling it over… but now I’m an expert!
Review: T-Kingdom M980: D.
October 23, 2010
Reviewed by D.
Product Name: Model 980 T Kingdom
Manufacturer’s website: http://www.t-kingdom.com
Cup size at time of use: A
Comfort: 5
- I have had comfortable naps in this binder and could probably run in it if I wanted to. The binding stops above the stomach which aids comfort and the binder doesn\\\’t seem to ride up. This is far more comfortable than my two underworks binders the tri-top and the extreme cotton concealer.
Effectiveness: 4
- It reduces my chest size well though it leaves me looking like I have huge pecs (but my other binders do also). and can get away with a reasonably fitted top if I wear a fitted tank underneath.
Discreetness: 1
- Invisible (I have the black one) even under my tank though as it pushes chest tissue out toward the underarm and this DOES NOT look like muscle. I wouldn’t wear it by itself or with just a tank. Also the binding area and the rest of the binder are 2 different materials and the difference is fairy obvious.
Overall: 4
- It was quite cheap compared to the underworks models and the shipping is also cheaper. I received mine in about 5 days in the UK using the express shipping which cost around £10.
Review: T-Kingdom M1980: Alexander
October 23, 2010
Reviewed by Alexander
Product Name: T-kingdom M1980
Manufacturer’s website: http://www.t-kingdom.com
Cup size at time of use: <A
Comfort: 5
- Just feels like a tank. A little tighter of course but nowhere near uncomfortable. very cool even in the heat of summer.
Effectiveness: 4
- Flat. Not Non-existant, but with my size i can get away with it. I\’m quite Buff so they just look like pecs
Discreetness: 4
- Looks like a tank. If you wear it under one it just looks like your going for that layered look
Overall: 5
- Great if your very small chested like me. As the Testosterone builds my pecs up its harder to hide my chest and still look muscular. This does the job nicely.
GREAT BUY.
Review: Underworks Tri-Top: Alexander
October 23, 2010
Reviewed by Alexander
Product Name: Underworks Tri-top
Manufacturer’s website: http://www.underworks.com
Cup size at time of use: <A
Comfort: 4
- Fits good. WAY cooler than the Double model. Still really tight around the shoulders compared to other brands.Doesn’t limit breathing at all. But it is the FIRST thing to come off when I step in the door.
Effectiveness: 4
- Flat. Super flat.
Discreetness: 3
- The seam does show through some shirts. in the winter it would be fine but in the summer t shirts tend to make it obvious
Overall: 4
- I’d get it again in a pinch. But i still prefer other makers.
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.
