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Trans tape review8/18/2023 Transparent waterproof tape was invented in 1930.Īvailability (for impoverished and/or disconnected persons): These items are typically widely available where there are corner stores, box stores, grocery stores, post offices, dollar stores, etc to a similar level to plastic wrap. Sometimes fabric or plastic wrap (or some other barrier) is placed beneath it so that the adhesive part of the tape is not directly on the skin.Īvailability (historically): Duct tape was invented during WWII (for uses in WWII). What it is: A strong, inflexible type of tape that is either wrapped around the chest in a similar manner to wrapped fabric methods of binding, or taped in a way which pulls and/or pushes the chest into a different shape. May make some people with sensitive skin have acne breakouts. Some people may be allergic to the adhesive. Upon first try you will probably waste some pieces of tape because they’ve stuck to themselves or been applied in a way that may not work. That it is comfortable and either similar or more effective than their binders.Ĭoncerns: It’s very sticky and can be difficult to do on your own in the beginning. A lot of people comment that they feel free and open and that they can feel confident going topless with this method. How it binds (on a scale): I have only heard this reviewed by people whose chests are somewhat small to begin with, but those reviews are excellent. Different people may find different amounts of tape work better for them, different shapes, different patterns. This does not work for all shapes, and some people bind with two pieces forming an X shape, with the base of it being pulled upwards and inwards. One or two pieces go horizontally, sometimes some go vertically over that to help hold it in place. How it binds (mechanism): Most people bind by pulling the breasts to the outer side, towards the armpits. Prices for the on-brand KT tape can be seen here. Up front, it costs less than half the price of a commercial binder and more than the cost of food for a few days to a week for those who are severely impoverished. They can be rather expensive over time, but price per wear may be more or less worth it for different folks. But there are alternative brands available in other areas and at drug stores. This would be a great idea for a current or future setting.Īvailability (for impoverished and/or disconnected persons): The KT tape brand itself pretty much only ships to the USA at current (please check this out because time will have passed when you read this). You can generally wear it for 5-7 days in a row without having to change it.Īvailability (historically): Very recently popularized and thought of as a binding method (maybe 2015 or so as being more of a reasonable time for the average trans person out and community connected at the time to have been exposed to this method). They come in many different shapes and colours. It’s essentially an adhesive strip (or other shape) of fabric that you apply to your skin to help alleviate muscle strain. It is commonly used by athletes (and average people who exercise), disabled folks, injured folks, pregnant folks, people with general aches and pains, all sorts. What it is: KT tape, kin tape, kinesiology tape, other names. We have insufficient info or reviews yet, but it’s worth checking out! This is a relatively new business and seems to be a somewhat similar method to kinesiology tape. Tape (Trans tape, kinesiology tape, duct/packing tape)Ĭomments, corrections, clarifications, resource suggestions or requests?.DIY binders (elastic, neoprene, tights).READ FIRST: Writing Considerations and Health Information
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