Underworks Vs. T-Kingdom

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Underworks Vs. T-Kingdom

Postby Shadow » Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:09 am

Okay, I've had the 801 binder from T-Kingdom for the past year or so, and it's worked pretty well. I'm having to double bind right now though because they feel too loose.

Anyway, I'm looking to get a new one. T-Kingdom are quite expensive, so I've looked over at Underworks and I'm tempted by the 997 compression shirt.

Does anyone have experience with both and has a preference? I think I'm a B/C cup, but I've got a pretty skinny body, so does anyone think one of those companies is better for smaller people?


Also, has anyone tried their compression shorts? I'm interested in them too...
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Re: Underworks Vs. T-Kingdom

Postby Kladeos » Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:42 pm

I've had two 801s from T-Kingdom. Mine got looser after a year too, but even the new one could bind more tightly. So in other words... It might not be the model, you might just need a new one.

Personally, I wouldn't get Underworks just because the binders can be hard to get on and off (especially if you're used to the zipper).
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Re: Underworks Vs. T-Kingdom

Postby Saturday » Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:36 pm

Kladeos wrote:Personally, I wouldn't get Underworks just because the binders can be hard to get on and off (especially if you're used to the zipper).


Tell me about it. I just got a new one from there a couple of days ago and my first time pulling it on and off was a pain, but it ended in me lying on my bed laughing hysterically because the whole damn situation was just that ridiculous. They are difficult. I am thinking about installing a zipper in mine, actually. I think I know how to do it and still make it work properly.
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Re: Underworks Vs. T-Kingdom

Postby Shadow » Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:09 pm

Thanks for the insights, they're really helpful =)

See, I was considering the 997 because I've got quite obvious curves - especially when the wind blows and my t-shirt shows my body shape clearly. I don't know if getting a long one like that would help in any way (maybe reduce the curve of my hips if I pulled it down) of if I should stick to the short ones.

Any ideas?
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Re: Underworks Vs. T-Kingdom

Postby Kladeos » Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:03 pm

Shadow wrote:Thanks for the insights, they're really helpful =)

See, I was considering the 997 because I've got quite obvious curves - especially when the wind blows and my t-shirt shows my body shape clearly. I don't know if getting a long one like that would help in any way (maybe reduce the curve of my hips if I pulled it down) of if I should stick to the short ones.

Any ideas?


Short ones are easier to get on and off, and don't put pressure on your lower torso. But longer ones do smooth out the shape of the lower torso (though they can't change the shape of your hips).

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Kladeos wrote:Personally, I wouldn't get Underworks just because the binders can be hard to get on and off (especially if you're used to the zipper).


Tell me about it. I just got a new one from there a couple of days ago and my first time pulling it on and off was a pain, but it ended in me lying on my bed laughing hysterically because the whole damn situation was just that ridiculous. They are difficult. I am thinking about installing a zipper in mine, actually. I think I know how to do it and still make it work properly.



I've seen someone else get them on and off. So much work.

I'd consider installing the zipper on the side. But the front and centre zipper on my binder doesn't really show up anyways, so I dunno. Make sure your switches and good and tight.
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