Never sleep in your binder! ... 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!

What is the safest type of binder?

The most popular safe methods are to use commercial binders, sports bras, strategic layering, and bandages or elastic materials. If you're binding frequently, make sure to take breaks throughout the day and take days off, as binding continuously can cause negative side effects (2,4).

How long can you wear a GC2B binder?

There are a few agreed-upon best practices: wear your binder for no more than eight to 12 hours at a time, don't sleep in it, ensure you wash your binder regularly, and make sure you wear one that's the right size (not too small). Peitzmeier also recommends that you try to take days off from wearing it, if possible.