Active Top for Swim and Exercise Safe Compression

Name: Active Top for Swim and Exercise Safe Compression
Brand: GenderBenderLLC
SKU: 766402124
Price: 47.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (4785 reviews)

GenderBenderLLC

Arrives soon! Get it by May 14-17 if you order today

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Materials: poly thread, nylon spandex compression knit, comfortable heat transfer label

This swim top is handmade in Los Angeles with an 80% nylon (compression fabrics) or polyester (prints) / 20% spandex compression knit. It is carefully designed to have strong seams, clean finishes, and no rough areas or tags to scratch or irritate the skin. The two layers of fabric in the front work to compress the chest without making it hard to breathe. It is about as binding as a sports bra, but a more masculine cut for swimming and work outs.

This top is NOT a binder like our other binding products, but it does offer compression that is safe enough for rigorous activity and wearing while wet. Keep in mind that there is no padding, so nipple rings may be noticeable. The tops made with the compression fabric (solid color options that say "compression" afterwards) will be more "binding" than the prints! This means that the compression tops can feel tighter in comparison to the prints - thats' what makes them work! The prints are not on our usual compression swim fabric, so they are stretchier and not as binding as the plain colors labeled "compression."

FOR THOSE BETWEEN SIZES:
If you have broad shoulders/chest (so most of that measurement is ribcage, not breast tissue), or get claustrophobic/anxiety or back pain from too much compression, I'd recommend the larger size. If you have a small frame and larger cup size or very soft tissue, the smaller size will likely work much better! If you still aren't sure, go with the smaller one and we can exchange for a different size if needed. Free exchanges are available within the US but may be slow, and international exchanges are subject to shipping costs, so please pick carefully!

The "long" sizes are not full length but measure approximately 3 inches longer than their original length counterparts, for people who have low sitting chests, are tall, or simply want more coverage! If the color/print you want is only available in a "long" size, but you want it short, please purchase the alteration "hem" here and let us know how long you want it from the shoulder & center front neck:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/260604087/rush-order-genderbender-llc-expedited
If you don't need it rushed, go ahead and take 15% off your whole order using code BUNDLE15

Our hand transferred labels may fade with washing, but the wash instructions can be found on our new website:
https://genderbenderllc.com/pages/care-80-polyester-20-spandex

Feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions, and I can open custom listings for other fabrics and special requests.

Order today to get by May 14-17
Returns & exchanges accepted within 14 days
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Ships from Wilmington, CA

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When measuring, wear little to no clothing. Do not pull the tape measurer or string so tight that it creates an indent, but do not leave too loose either. If you do not have a soft measuring tape, you can use a non-stretch string or charging cable to wrap around your body, then meausure that with a regular ruler!

Here's a link to the "how to measure" page on our new website:
https://genderbenderllc.com/pages/how2measure

It's really up to personal preference and body type. If you have broad shoulders/chest (so most of that measurement is ribcage, not breast tissue), or get claustrophobic/anxiety or back pain from binding, we recommend the larger size. For those with a small frame and larger cup size, the smaller size will probably work better. We do offer free size exchanges within the US, since every body is unique! If in doubt, go for the larger size, since we more frequently get exchange requests for a size up rather than down.

If you would like to contact us for more guidance, we will provide a longer list of measurements that help us estimate your size and provide style recommendations.

Please read the How To Tape page on our website linked below:
https://genderbenderllc.com/pages/how-to-tape-chest-binding

Xander pulls a small amount of paper off to stick the tape to his inner breast, puts a hand over the tape to squish the breast into the pec-like shape they want it to be, and rolls the rest of the tape onto his side just below the armpit hair without stretching it too much. He also cuts the top corner into a curve or diagonal to control the compression - you can see how they typically wear the T-Tape here:
https://genderbenderllc.com/products/pride-boardshorts

We offer wholesale prices to organizations that can meet our minimum order quantities. Please contact us at genderbenderapparel@gmail.com with a list of items you are interested in and we can give you more details.

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That depends on the product. Individual product listings will have a brief policy for whether we accept exchanges or returns of certain items. We offer free size exchanges and store credit for most items, but they are generally subject to a 15% restocking fee if returned for cash-back. We do not accept returns of intimates, toys, used or customized items unless the item is faulty - please kindly contact our shop directly for support if something goes wrong!

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Etsy check-out offers a few delivery options - this is not an aspect of your order we control ourselves and we cannot charge you for upgrades ourselves. You can check deliver estimates in your cart. Delivery estimates include order processing times, which vary depending on the product, and are always longer than the shipping time itself. Custom items take a while to make and this affects delivery times. Orders for pre-made items may also take a few business days to be processed because we are a very small business and do not ship immediately after your purchase is made and cannot ship on Sundays or holidays - we hope you understand!

Probably! We have not placed any restrictions on where we ship, but USPS and other carriers might not deliver to your location for one reason or another. If you have any trouble purchasing through Etsy, please try our website GenderBenderLLC.com for more delivery options!

Etsy's Global Postal Shipping estimates are not guaranteed and this service is not always reliable, depending on your country. Package tracking often goes weeks without being updated after it dispatched from the US carrier in Bell, California. We understand that this can be frustrating, so we strongly suggest selecting a better service if you can afford it. We have found DHL Express to be the fastest and most reliable - it is available on our website GenderBenderLLC.com

Our packaging is plain with eco-conscious symbols only & the shipping labels we use for Etsy have the name "Xandre Shephard" rather than the brand's name. Shipping labels from our website GenderBenderLLC.com say "GB LLC," but "GenderBender" is never displayed on the outside of any of our packages!

A packing slip with the details for your order and our shop will normally be included inside the package, to make sure we send you the correct items and that you can find information you may need from us. But, you can request that we leave it out by leaving a "note to shop" at checkout asking that we "please exclude the packing slip from my order's packaging" :)

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