OUT Maine · Appeal - Binder Exchange Program

Who is the replacement binder for?

If you are requesting to exchange a binder for someone else, they must be 14 years old or older.

The person filling out this form must be the MAIL recipient.

Do not request a binder to an address that is not your own.

Instead, have the person who is receiving it for you fill out this information.

We review these requests carefully, check addresses, and confirm with the mail recipient.

We double-check addresses and contact the mail recipient (using the contact information we verify as correct) to confirm they expect the package.

If we have reason to believe the mail recipient didn't request the binder, or that you do not qualify for a binder, we will not send it.

I am requesting a binder for *

Preferred name (if applicable)

Your Age

If you are requesting to exchange YOUR binder, you must be between the ages of 14 and 22.

If you are requesting to exchange SOMEONE ELSE'S binder, you must be at least 18, and the person you are requesting the binder for must be between the ages of 14 and 22.

There are no exceptions.

Your Date of Birth *

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Recipient's Date of Birth *

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Your relationship to recipient *

Reason for requesting binder exchange: *

Current binder is too big

Current binder is too small

Current binder fit is uncomfortable

Other

If "Other," please specify reason:

If you don't have a Maine address, stop here!

We will not send binders to out-of-state addresses.

If you do not live in Maine, Trans Essentials also has a youth binder program:

https://www.ftmessentials.com/pages/ftme-free-youth-binder-program

Mailing Address

REMINDER: The person placing this request must be the MAIL recipient.

Address Type *

Organization/Employer *

Your Name (as it should appear on the address label): *

First Name

Last Name

Email of mail recipient *

Verify Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

County *

Mail Preferences

Would you like to receive newsletters and other types of mail from us?

Mail Preferences *

New Binder Measurements

Please follow the instructions exactly so we can ensure we exchange the binder for one in the correct size.

Chest Size (inches) *

The largest part of the chest: Take this measurement while standing, around the torso and chest where the most breast tissue is (usually around the nipples, but this will vary from person to person). This will most likely be your largest measurement.

Shoulder Width (inches) *

Place the measuring tape at the point of one of your shoulders. Then stretch the tape to the point of your other shoulder. Don’t wrap the measuring tape all the way around your shoulders for this measurement–just point-to-point. It should go just behind your neck in a straight line, from shoulder tip to shoulder tip. Write this number down as your fourth and final measurement.

Style Preferences

We will send you a binder in your size and it may come in any color, pattern, and length.

However, we will do our best to pick a binder that is closest to your preference.

Preferred color *

Any Color/Pattern

Black

White

Grey

Beige

Light Brown

Dark Brown

Bright Colors/Rainbow Colors

Patterns

Preferred Length *

Short binders just cover your chest. Long binders cover your whole torso, but the actual compression material is only in the chest.

Please upload a current photo of the binder you wish to exchange. *

If the binder has any rips, holes, stains, fraying, or alterations, please make sure they are visible.

Do you have any feedback or experiences you'd like to share regarding your participation in OUT Maine's Binder Program?

By clicking "Submit" I certify that:

I am the MAIL recipient of the binder.
The binder requested is for a Maine resident between the ages of 14 and 22 who cannot afford or safely obtain a binder.
At least one of the following describes me:
- A youth requesting a binder for themself.
- A parent requesting a binder for their child.
- An adult, 18 years or older, requesting a binder for a youth between the ages of 14 and 22.

I certify that the above statement is true *

Yes

Binder Exchange Form

We will not send binders to out-of-state addresses.