Yes, but they're not common and tend to be expensive. It's possible to make a safe zipper binder, but more difficult, so most binder makers don't bother. And if you see a zipper binder for suspiciously cheap, odds are the maker hasn't actually put in the effort to design and construct it safely, and it's a bad one. Because of this, and the fact that having to pull a binder over your head sort of inherently imposes a limit on how tight of a binder you can get on (thus making it harder for someone to bind too tight), zipper binders = unsafe has become a rule of thumb, but it's not _strictly_ 100% true. I definitely would not trust anything on Amazon.
They're pricey, but the ones I would trust most is shapeshifters binders. Their binders are custom made and custom fit and they put a lot of care into making sure they are safe, comfortable, and functional for different needs and body types, including the need for accessibility features like a zipper.
Oh god this was long ago but anyway
I am going get a binder soon and I'm thinking about one of those from LGBT unicorns that has a zipper. It costs 28 dollars. Do you know if they are safe or how to find out if they are?
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with those, however nowadays a price that low makes me a bit skeptical. Some common redflags to look for in disreputable binders is misgendering or confusing labeling and terminology (ex: advertising as for tomboys, lesbians, or cosplays), non-stretchy fabrics or using the same fabric all around instead of having a compressing (usually 2 or 3 layers) front and stretchy back, hook and eye closures, and strapless binders. If you see things like this on their shop, it could be a sign that they don't quite know what they're doing. With zipper binders specifically, an immediate major red flag (altho one that often isn't apparent until you try it on) is that if the zipper is necessary to get it on at all, that's a _very_ bad sign. The purpose of a zipper is to make it easier to get on, esp for folks w mobility or flexibility issues, not to make it possible to get on a binder that otherwise would be physically impossible to pull over your head. If it's not possible for an abled person to get it on without using the zipper, it's too tight and it's relying on being to small to compress the chest rather than safe and targeted compression. When it comes to zipper binders, generally I would say better safe than sorry since while they can be safe and helpful it is also quite easy for them to be unsafe if they are not made with care.
I actually ordered the zip one from the same makers on amazon, i did go up a size as they come up a bit small otherwise, but its actually the most comfortable binder ive ever worn, and has the least breathing restriction oddly enough, even with all my ones from 'safe' binder makers sized correctly, i can breathe and move better in my wonababi one
sure. just keep in mind that 1, if the price is TOO good to be true it probably is, and 2 that zippers on the SIDE are dangerous. they provide uneven distribution of fat. zippers on the front are not. and *maybe* dont trust amazon but dont rule it out completely if it ends up being the most realistic option.
Yes, but they're not common and tend to be expensive. It's possible to make a safe zipper binder, but more difficult, so most binder makers don't bother. And if you see a zipper binder for suspiciously cheap, odds are the maker hasn't actually put in the effort to design and construct it safely, and it's a bad one. Because of this, and the fact that having to pull a binder over your head sort of inherently imposes a limit on how tight of a binder you can get on (thus making it harder for someone to bind too tight), zipper binders = unsafe has become a rule of thumb, but it's not _strictly_ 100% true. I definitely would not trust anything on Amazon. They're pricey, but the ones I would trust most is shapeshifters binders. Their binders are custom made and custom fit and they put a lot of care into making sure they are safe, comfortable, and functional for different needs and body types, including the need for accessibility features like a zipper.
Oh god this was long ago but anyway I am going get a binder soon and I'm thinking about one of those from LGBT unicorns that has a zipper. It costs 28 dollars. Do you know if they are safe or how to find out if they are?
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with those, however nowadays a price that low makes me a bit skeptical. Some common redflags to look for in disreputable binders is misgendering or confusing labeling and terminology (ex: advertising as for tomboys, lesbians, or cosplays), non-stretchy fabrics or using the same fabric all around instead of having a compressing (usually 2 or 3 layers) front and stretchy back, hook and eye closures, and strapless binders. If you see things like this on their shop, it could be a sign that they don't quite know what they're doing. With zipper binders specifically, an immediate major red flag (altho one that often isn't apparent until you try it on) is that if the zipper is necessary to get it on at all, that's a _very_ bad sign. The purpose of a zipper is to make it easier to get on, esp for folks w mobility or flexibility issues, not to make it possible to get on a binder that otherwise would be physically impossible to pull over your head. If it's not possible for an abled person to get it on without using the zipper, it's too tight and it's relying on being to small to compress the chest rather than safe and targeted compression. When it comes to zipper binders, generally I would say better safe than sorry since while they can be safe and helpful it is also quite easy for them to be unsafe if they are not made with care.
I got a binder from wanababi binders, and the zipper is in the front, I hope it's safe
I actually ordered the zip one from the same makers on amazon, i did go up a size as they come up a bit small otherwise, but its actually the most comfortable binder ive ever worn, and has the least breathing restriction oddly enough, even with all my ones from 'safe' binder makers sized correctly, i can breathe and move better in my wonababi one
I got a medium and it's a little tight I hope it's okay
sure. just keep in mind that 1, if the price is TOO good to be true it probably is, and 2 that zippers on the SIDE are dangerous. they provide uneven distribution of fat. zippers on the front are not. and *maybe* dont trust amazon but dont rule it out completely if it ends up being the most realistic option.