Founded by trans man Elliott and his mother Gayle, B.UR.SLF LLC makes breathable chest binders for transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming and cosplay communities. Elliott’s experience wearing binders shaped the design, while Gayle brought more than 25 years of product-development experience in fabric care to turn the lightweight concept into a practical garment. Based in Cincinnati, the company also creates community-minded apparel and accessories, including pronoun patches and stickers.
ByAutumnQueer woman-owned ByAutumn is a family-run, Columbus, Ohio maker business led by Autumn Eden-Goodman, whose work centers on making fiber arts more accessible and size inclusive. The company is best known for its Cordsmith® i-cord tool, made by hand in Ohio, and supports the wider maker community through the Size Inclusive Collective. More than 27,000 Cordsmith tools have reached makers in over 40 countries.
SiliconeValleySiliconeValley is a family-owned company created by sisters to make discreet, adhesive essentials that solve common wardrobe malfunctions, from nipple covers to backless support. Growing up in a house with five girls, the founders saw firsthand that bodies—and the fit problems that come with dressing them—are not one-size-fits-all. Its reusable silicone solutions and patent-pending lift tape are designed for seamless coverage and comfortable wear under challenging outfits.BROOKLYN, NY
LuxCareFounded by fashion and costume designer Paloma Soledad, LuxCare makes adaptive “wellness fashion” for people living through cancer treatment, recovery, and beyond. Soledad’s own experience as a three-time Stage IV cancer thriver informs clothing that accommodates changing bodies while retaining the feel of everyday style, from port-access tops to soft headscarves. LuxCare garments are produced in small batches by hand in Pennsylvania using OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, with designs shaped by survivor-community feedback.BARTONSVILLE, PA
Carrie Amber IntimatesFounded by women and run by women at every level, Carrie Amber Intimates designs L.A.-inspired lingerie and everyday essentials made to move with the wearer. The El Monte company pairs a minimal-meets-luxury aesthetic with a strong community focus, having donated more than 10,000 items while hosting groundwater recycling wells on its property and repurposing all of its cardboard.EL MONTE, CA