Safer Binding

Transhub have some excellent resources such as this article on Binding: https://www.transhub.org.au/social/binding

Here is a youtube short video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5RJfDEIwsQg

Top places to buy high-quality, safe chest binders in Australia include specialty online retailers like Sock Drawer Heroes (Sydney-based), Transform Transwear (Melbourne-based), Amor Sensory (sensory-friendly), and Lily and Bang Bang. These shops offer local shipping and, in some cases, in-person fittings, with options for swimwear and varied compression levels. 

Key Australian Binder Retailers

• Sock Drawer Heroes: Stocks their own brand, Underworks, and binder tape, with in-person shopping days in Sydney.

• Transform Transwear: Melbourne-based, offering fittings, specialized for beginners.

• Amor Sensory: Trans-owned company based in Melbourne specializing in sensory-friendly binders.

• Folx Emporium: Based in South Australia.

• Lily and Bang Bang: Australian-manufactured binders. 

Important Tips & Resources

• Free Binders/Support: If you cannot afford a binder, Sock Drawer Heroes offers a Pay it Forward program, TransMasc SA provides a binder program. Transfolk WA offers a Binder Program

• Safety: Avoid cheap binders from sites like Wish or Amazon, which can be unsafe; prioritize brands recommended by TransHub.

• Sizing: Always measure yourself accurately according to the brand's size chart before purchasing.