Spectrum Binders - A Review

In May 2018, I bought a new binder from a UK-based binder company called Spectrum. Initially, I chose the medium size in white but this turned out to be too big for me when it arrived. Luckily, they have a free returns policy and I got a new one sent out in the next size down and this one fit perfectly. I bought the same size again one year later, except in a skin colour this time. The binder is fairly comfortable (well, for a binder it is! 😂) and it is quite effective at flattening my chest. The back and shoulder strap materials are breathable, which is a relief during summer. Here's a summary of the features:

• Made out of three materials: thick cotton on the front for binding; lycra on the back and shoulder straps to allow for your chest to expand as you breath; and a nylon mesh on the back which helps the cotton on the front to bind while still stretching to allow for breathing. 
• The materials are eco-friendly as they're made out of recycled material.
• The sewing is fairly good quality. I noticed the back-stitching starting to come undone on the front right shoulder strap a year into wearing my first binder (the white one), but this is probably because I'm not very careful with it when I take the binder off.  Besides that, the stitching has been rather reliable. Both binders are still in good condition after 1&2 years of use.
• The binders to begin to lose their binding ability after a year of constant use but they still flatten my chest to an acceptable level. 
• The price is similar to those of many other binders available. I'd say the price is fairly reasonable.
• Unfortunately they only currently have short binders. Personally, this doesn't affect me greatly but if you prefer full length binders then you're out of luck right now. 
• The binders come in a range of colours - the standard black, white, grey and 3 different skin colours. There's also a blue, a red and a lilac option. There has been a light green option in the past, however this is currently unavailable.

Overall, I'd definitely recommend Spectrum binders - especially if you live in the UK. Their binders are high-quality, well-made and effective. I'll definitely be buying a third one of their binders whenever I need a new one.

Thank you for reading and goodbye until next time! ~Jay