GenderBenderLLC
Announcement
Please be patient with customer service and pay attention to processing times!
For faster more reliable international delivery, please order from our website and pay for DHL express: https://genderbenderllc.com/
Otherwise, please allow 3 months from ship date to arrive via USPS standard shipping. Tracking on international orders may not be updated for 3-6 weeks from leaving the US while waiting to be processed by your country's customs. Your package is probably late, not lost. We have worked hard to reduced our processing times to ship out faster than usual, but that is really all we can do. Thank you for your patience!
We are developing the healthiest options for binding, tucking, and swim for you! Our garments are made in LA with attention to the special issues our community faces. Follow us on Instagram or like us on Facebook @genderbenderapparel
Announcement
Please be patient with customer service and pay attention to processing times!
For faster more reliable international delivery, please order from our website and pay for DHL express: https://genderbenderllc.com/
Otherwise, please allow 3 months from ship date to arrive via USPS standard shipping. Tracking on international orders may not be updated for 3-6 weeks from leaving the US while waiting to be processed by your country's customs. Your package is probably late, not lost. We have worked hard to reduced our processing times to ship out faster than usual, but that is really all we can do. Thank you for your patience!
We are developing the healthiest options for binding, tucking, and swim for you! Our garments are made in LA with attention to the special issues our community faces. Follow us on Instagram or like us on Facebook @genderbenderapparel
Items
Featured items
All Items
Reviews
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Cameron on Aug 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is suck an amazing binder!!! I love it so much! I got a large and it fits perfectly!Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Kendra on Aug 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis binder provides such a relief while I wait to have top surgery! I can’t thank you enough for what this does for me 🥺
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courtney on Aug 13, 2022
4 out of 5 starsThe pump works well but the release valve doesn’t release as other pumps do. So if you suction a little much in the act of using the product and need to immediately release…. We’ll let’s just say your gonna wrench It off and hope the bits are fine. The nodules I side the cup are great with the vibration but in first try I got an uncomfortable sharp feeling In The tip of my peen and had to readjust. Directing on the use would help novice users in my opinion, It works fine as a masterbation toy but for a serious pumping and plumping It was not Adequate enough for my taste but I’m a regular pumper. I gave It 4 stars because the valve release. The bullet attached is surprisingly powerful, but would also be great with directions and Description of the patterns and how to turn on/off as this one you have to hold the btn dwn to trn off
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Parker on Aug 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is one of my new favorite items to wear! It's easy to put on and very comfortable the entire day. I would highly recommend purchasing if you're considering a binder.
Updates
About GenderBenderLLC
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Our first photoshoot! We started this brand with our with our soft binders in 2018 -
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In 2020 we expanded to tucking gaffs in the same soft compression material -
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Our swim and pride styles came in late due to the pandemic, but are ready to go for summer 2021!! -
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In 2021 we released our soft waterproof nylon T-Tape for binding, tucking, and packing -
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We love developing versatile solutions - these reveresible shorts have a grip elastic waistband and offer great tucking!
GenderBender Beginnings
Early in my career while studying apparel manufacturing at FIDM, I wanted to design and merchandise a collection of androgynous clothing. Then, I met a plus size trans man who was saving up for surgery and trying everything he could to fight his dysphoria in the meantime. Dating him changed my whole perspective in life, even though I already identified as part of the genderqueer community, and I've wanted to immerse myself in it and help people like us ever since.
During this time I had already been selling custom costumes and geekery on Etsy. I'm also involved with the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is saturated with LGBT. I'd love to list more costumes, but will be more focused on shapewear and swimwear. Eventually I'd like to grow my business to serve the community, performers, and cosplayers. I'm so passionate about creating quality products for you guys!
Shop members
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Xandre
Owner, Designer, Customer Service
(They/Xe/Ey/He) Transmasculine entreprenuer with experience in the apparel industry and graphic design. Passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community!
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Willow
Muse, Shipper
(They/Them) Agender actor in Long Beach! Our fit model for plus size transfemenine & unisex styles
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Jay
Freelance
Jay is our fit model for large cup sizes! We contract them for art, alterations, heat transfers, ultrasonic welding, and other post production needs. Any pronouns!
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Benji
Assistant
(They/Them) Nonbinary friend who helps at photoshoots and plus-size fit sessions
Production partners
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Alibaba
China
Wholesale manufacturer
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Gold Seam Inc.
LA, CA
small family owned factory for cut/sew production
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Jockmail
Shenzhen, China
manufacturer of jockstraps and boxers
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Customer must pay shipping for international exchanges. We must ask that customers wait 2 months from ordering before inquiring about packages that have not been delivered - shipping has been taking a long time during the pandemic so your package is most likely late, not missing.
Payment
I will say international packages are lower values than actual, to avoid the post office holding the package or charging customers additional fees.
Shipping
International shipping is available. Take note that with COVID and the increase in online shopping, post offices around the world are understaffed and it may take over 4 weeks for them to process through customs from the time it leaves the US, thus tracking may not be updated for 3-6 weeks - this does not necessarily mean your package has been lost. Please wait 3 months after ordering to inquire with us, as we do not have any more information about where your package is than you do - tracking information is available in "orders." Please be patient and do not expect us to refund orders that are late per Etsy's shipping estimates. If an order does not arrive in 3 months, we may offer a partial refund for your items, but can not refund shipping.
Custom items will be shipped after they are made within their made-to-order ranges or their processing time.
Additional policies and FAQs
Please read all listing details for proper understanding of the item, suggestions, warnings, and discounts!
I welcome questions that are not answered in the details, please ask away!
More information
Frequently asked questions
Can you adjust the shape or length of a garment?
We usually can, please open a custom order request and I'll tell you what I can do in your situation!
How do I measure myself?
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
Which binder is best for me?
Please check out our comprehensive list on our new website:
https://genderbenderllc.com/pages/how2bind
I'm between sizes on your chart - which sould I get?
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, 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 contacting support for more guidance, please include the measurements referenced in our size charts found in the listing's photos!
How do I get the T-Tape to flatten my chest better?
Our biggest tip is to hold the tissue flat with one hand while gently pulling the paper off to roll the tape flat onto the skin rather than stretching it on. Xandre 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 sticks the rest of the tape to his side just below the armpit hair. 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
Brief visual directions are in the tape product photos!