Sock Drawer Heroes

05/09/2026

Australian researchers Mental Health + Exercise Research Group at UWA | The University of Western Australia conducted a study to find out if it is safe to exercise while binding.

We are so proud our chest binder, made by and for our community, was used in this study AND that the study found our binder does not impact exercise capacity!

This is such a positive result for our community - who are often told not to exercise while binding. This research could help remove this common barrier to physical activity for trans and gender diverse people.

More research is needed to understand long-term impacts, but this is a very encouraging start! 💪🏳️‍⚧️

13/08/2026

Can you exercise while binding?

New research says: with Sock Drawer Heroes binders, you can.

A trans-led Australian study found no statistically significant difference in exercise capacity when exercising in a correctly fitted Sock Drawer Heroes Chest Binder compared with regular sportswear.

This is huge for our community. It challenges the blanket advice against exercising while binding, and offers encouraging evidence that trans and gender diverse people can be active while feeling comfortable and affirmed.

We’re proud that our Sock Drawer Heroes chest binder, designed by and for our community, is the first and only binder in Australia tested to show that it has no significant impact on exercise capacity.

More research is needed to understand longterm impacts of exercising while binding, but this is a very positive first step 💪

Thank you Mental Health + Exercise Research Group for this important study

To learn more, see the link in our bio

21/07/2026

Today we were visited by a very cute neighbourhood cat. It strolled in through the back door, inspected the online orders Noah was in the middle of packing, checked on Erin’s progress of our new shop fitout, played with string, and got some good pats 🏳️‍⚧️💕

Cats for trans rights 🙌

P.S. Updates on our new physical store coming soon!

07/07/2026

☀️Manifesting warmer days ☀️

Mixtape Body Tape is a great option for safe, seamless chest binding and tucking, designed to move with you, whether you’re going for a swim, hitting the gym, performing on stage or getting cosy at home.

Already using Mixtape? Tag us in your pics. 💘

Shop link in our bio.

📷 Joel Devereux

18/06/2026

“Please explain” why some politicians are so obsessed with us? 💁🏻‍♂️🏳️‍⚧️
Stop giving them a platform to speak their s #*t about our lives, instead start reading and sharing some of these great books by the people who actually live them.

16/06/2026

8 years of Sock Drawer Heroes. Thank you to our incredible community, we couldn’t have made it this far without you

26/04/2026

✨MOVING SALE! ✨
To make our upcoming move lighter, we're having a store-wide sale with 15% off everything, including already reduced items on clearance!

Our Petersham store will be open one last time on Saturday 2 May, 10am - 4pm, with exclusive in-store only discounts and bargains.

🌈 Sale ends Sunday 3 May 11:59pm (AEST)
🌈 Discounts will be applied at checkout.
🌈 15% discount only on in-stock items; excludes pre-orders and special orders. No rainchecks.

21/04/2026

SOCK DRAWER HEROES IS MOVING! 🚚

Our physical store in Petersham will be open for the last time:

🗓️ Saturday 2 May
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 480 Parramatta Road, Petersham

The more we sell, the less we have to pack, so we’ll have some great deals on chest binders, packers, tucking underwear, tape, apparel, and more!

Stay tuned for more updates on our new location!

FAQ
Q: Where are you moving?
A: Not far - still in the Inner West of Sydney

Q: Will you have a physical shop at the new location?
A: Yes! But we’ll need time to settle in before we open.

Q: Can you open a shop in Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth/Adelaide??????
A: We’d love to someday, but we’re just a small team and doing our best!

14/04/2026

We had SUCH a fun time on radio segment on JOY FM 94.9

We chatted about why we started Sock Drawer Heroes after Erin came out as trans, what it’s like to come to our physical store, our gender-affirming product range, and the special events we’re hosting with over the next couple of days (plus where Bec’s mum keeps her jewellery)

Thank you 🎤🏳️‍⚧️✨

10/04/2026

We are so excited to be coming to Melbourne from Sydney for a series of FREE all-ages events at Transgender Victoria's Affirmation Station in Brunswick!

✨ Packing Workshop: We’ll cover all things packing and STPs, how to find what works for your body, and how to pack with confidence.

✨ Chest Binding Workshop: Everything you need to know about safe and comfortable chest binding with binders and tape.

✨ In Conversation: Join us for a Q&A session where we’ll talk about our experience as founders of Sock Drawer Heroes. Snacks and drinks provided.

🎟️ All events are FREE but registration is essential. There is a $10 fee to register - this will be refunded to attendees after the event.

REGISTER HERE:

https://events.humanitix.com/packing-workshop-with-sock-draw-heroes

https://events.humanitix.com/chest-binding-workshop-with-sock-drawer-heroes

https://events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-with-sock-drawer-heroes

Join TGV at Affirmation Station for an exclusive Q+A and meet-and-greet with Erin and Bec, the Sydney-based founders of Sock Drawer Heroes.