Safety SuggestionsUpdated 14 days ago

We are by no means doctors and our knowledge comes from experience. Here are our binder safety guidelines to live by:

• Don't wear a size too small! We will help suggest a size and are happy to exchange it, at no cost to you, if our suggestion doesn't work out. Wearing a size too small will not give you a flatter appearance, and can put you at risk of physical harm. 
• Don't bind for more than 8-10 hours a day, OR more than your body is telling you to. You shouldn’t be binding 10 hours a day on a regular basis if possible. It's important to remember that this is a compression garment that IS stressful on the body, so while they are incredibly important for many of us, they should not be worn for extremely long periods with no breaks.
• Take days off every once in a while if you can! This will give your body time to relax
• Never sleep in your binder! Even if your body feels fine, you should not be binding for this long. You may feel more comfortable sleeping in an athletic compression shirt if you find binding to be a comforting feeling.
• Don't wear your binder if "something doesn't feel right". Our binders should not cause pain or breathing trouble!
• Stretch! Stretching is generally good but can also help relieve stress from binding. 
  
  

Make sure that you’re paying attention to what your body is telling you. If you experience any discomfort or pain while binding please stop binding and reach out to our team! We are happy to help you find a better fit to ensure you are binding safely and comfortably.

Here are some things to watch out for when binding:

• Pain after less than 8-12 hours of wear
• Any kind of bruising, redness, or swelling, especially under your arms
• Trouble breathing or chest tightness (not due to another factor such as anxiety)
• Dizziness or lightheadedness (A sign that you are not breathing deeply enough)
• Tingling in arms or fingers (A sign of cut-off circulation)
• Soreness that lasts more than a couple of binder-free days
• Dehydration if your binder makes you sweat.

Contact your doctor if you are concerned you have injured yourself.

The most important thing to remember is to listen to your body. If something is doesn’t feel right please reach out to us via email: [email protected]