Chest binders are articles of clothing that are designed to help minimize the appearance of breast tissue.  Binders are often used by trans and gender non-binary people to flatten the look of the chest and create a body silhouette that is more traditionally masculine in appearance.

Chest binders are similar to other compression garments worn by all kinds of people who might choose to smooth or augment the appearance of different areas of their body.

There are a several different manufacturers of chest binders in today's market, and each kind fits and is sized differently. Information and measuring instructions that are specific to each binder should be considered before purchase in order to obtain a good fit. For best sizing results, please measure yourself, and do not rely on generic clothing sizing.

How to Put On a Binder
Tank-top style binders can be put on just like a pullover or a t-shirt. In some cases, depending on your body type, if a tank-top style binder is too difficult to put on this way, you may be able to step into the garment through the neck hole and pull it up.

Keep in mind that most binders will stretch over time as you wear them.

Care For Your Binder
Be sure to follow care instructions from your binder's manufacturer. In general, the compression of most binders will last longer if you avoid hot water, hot dryers, irons, and bleach.  Hand wash or machine wash your binders in cold water. Use the gentle cycle when machine washing. Do not iron. Do not use bleach. Do not place your binder in the dryer. Drip dry or flat dry.