I think I speak for most people who wear binders when I say it's a love/hate relationship between a person and their binder. The ability to bind safely and get a desired look is a relieving experience, but that doesn't mean it's a totally carefree one. Binders can give their fair share of problems at times: from getting stuck on your head, to making it nearly impossible to wear tank tops, and to being just plain painful at times. One of the toughest things about binders is trying to figure out where the hell to get one!
Unfortunately, we aren't yet in the days when you can waltz into your local WalMart and purchase a binder in-store. While there are multiple petitions out there to get such a thing started, currently the only options available for purchasing a binder are online. If you have access to the Internet and a credit card, your journey for the perfect binder may be shorter than you think. Even if you don't have access to these things, don't give up just yet! There are some organizations and individuals that regularly give binders away to those in need. I searched the web and compiled this list of places I found where you can obtain a safe binder. I also included any relevant information on price, shipping, and what is needed. Hopefully, this helps someone out there get the binder of their dreams!
Note: Since I am in the U.S., all information I include on price is in U.S. dollars. You can click here to convert these numbers to your own currency.
Underworks
Ships to: The United States and 61 other countries!
Price: $28.33 - $41.66
What Is Needed: A debit or credit card, PayPal, personal check, or Underworks gift card, and a shipping address.
GC2B Transition Apparel
Ships To: The United States and International.
Price: $33 - 35
What Is Needed: A shipping address, and a debit card, credit card, Paypal, GC2B gift card, or pre-paid debit card.
Peecock
Ships To: United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, China, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Myanmar, Vietnam, and most other countries.
Price: $25 - 38
What Is Needed: A shipping address (unless you live in Singapore, then you can pick up your binder directly from the Peecock manufacturing site) and Paypal, bank telegraphic transfer, bank transfer (Singapore only), Peecock gift card, or Western Union.
Flavnt
Ships To: The United States and International.
Price: $50
What Is Needed: A shipping address and a debit card, credit card, or a Flavnt gift card.
Gender Gear
Ships To: Canada only.
Price: $5 - 62
What Is Needed: A shipping address and a credit card. The $5 binder program is currently only available to those in need.
Shapeshifters
Ships To: United States, UK, and International
Price: $40 - $75
What Is Needed: A shipping address and a debit or credit card, or Paypal.
FTME Free Youth Binder Program
Ships To: United States only.
Price: Free
What Is Needed: Submit the application here. A shipping address will be needed if chosen. This program is currently only available to those in need under the age of 24.
Point of Pride
Ships To: Anywhere USPS will deliver.
Price: Free
What Is Needed: Submit the application here. A shipping address will be needed if chosen. This program is currently only available to those in need, and has a 7-8 month waiting period.
TransActive Gender Center
Ships To: United States and Puerto Rico.
Price: Free
What Is Needed: Submit the application here. If there is not currently an application at that link, try again in a few weeks. They run on a quarterly basis and applications are not available during the off-season. A shipping address will be needed if chosen. This program is currently only available to those in need under the age of 18.
Chase Ross
Ships To: Everywhere!
Price: Free
What Is Needed: View the application criteria here, and apply via e-mail. A shipping address will be needed. This program is currently only available to those in need.
Don't Bind Your Pride
Ships To: Unsure
Price: Free
What Is Needed: View the application criteria http://dontbindyourpride.weebly.com/free-binders.htmlhere. A shipping addess will be needed.
Disclaimer: While there are many other companies to purchase a binder from, I only included those that I personally knew or could find proof insisting they are safe to use. This does not mean that all other binder companies are unsafe. Rather, it means that I did not feel comfortable including other companies due to lack of or negative information found.
With that being said, I simply did Internet research to compile this information, and cannot guarantee all research to be 100% correct. I also cannot personally vouch for the quality, safety, or other guarantees of these binders. I am sharing my opinion on any of these companies, organizations, or individuals listed above. I simply did Internet research to compile this information, and cannot guarantee all information to be 100% correct.
I highly encourage you to do your own research and contact the above companies, organizations, or individuals to ensure they can provide what you are looking for. The information above is subject to change at any time.
