Article: How to Measure: Custom Made Gear
How to Measure: Custom Made Gear
Why Measuring Matters
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Bondage gear isn’t one-size-fits-all. A too-tight collar or cuffs can constrict, leave unwanted marks, or even become unsafe. A too-loose fit can slip or compromise the feeling of connection, control, or intention you were going for. At Age of Bondage, precise measuring is more than a detail- it’s at the heart of our custom approach. |
Some of our gear is made to order, just for you, and that makes sizing wonderfully simple. For our custom Quick Cuffs, Quick Collars and everything 3D-printed, including the printed MagBound® extensions, there is really only one rule: measure your body exactly, and send us that number. We do the rest.
The one rule: send your exact measurement
This is the single most important thing on this page, because it is where most sizing mistakes happen. For custom-made pieces, do not add anything to your measurement, and do not round up. We add the right amount of clearance automatically when we produce your piece, so it comes out perfectly fitted. Just measure honestly and exactly, with the tape right on the skin and let us handle the fit. This is the opposite of buying standard sizes, where you do add room; if that is what you are shopping for, use our metal gear sizing guide instead.
What you need
A flexible measuring tape is ideal. If you do not have one, a piece of non-stretch string or ribbon and a ruler work just as well; see the no-tape method near the end. Always measure directly on bare skin, keep the tape flat without any pressure, and take each measurement three times to be sure.
How to measure
Neck (for collars). Measure at the thickest point of your neck, usually just below the Adam's apple. Hold the tape flat and breathe naturally. Read the value where the tape overlaps, and repeat twice. Give us that exact number in the order process.
Wrist and ankle (for cuffs). Measure at the thinnest point of your wrist, or just above the ankle, directly on the skin and without squeezing. Repeat twice more for consistency, and send the exact number in the order process. There is no need to think about walking room or snugness here; if you have a special wish for how a piece should sit, just add a note with your order and we will take care of it.
Waist (for belts and harnesses). Stand relaxed and measure at your natural waist, the soft area under the ribs and above the hip bones, with the tape in gentle skin contact. Measure three times and send the exact number.
No-tape alternative
No measuring tape? Wrap a string, ribbon or thin strip of paper around the body part as described above, mark where the ends meet, then lay it flat against a ruler to read the length. Just make sure it does not stretch and lies straight. It is almost as accurate as a tape.
Save your measurements
Once you have your numbers, keep them somewhere safe so you do not have to measure again next time you shop with us. And remember the golden rule for custom pieces: exact numbers, nothing added. Precise measuring is your first small act of care, and it is what lets a made-to-measure piece feel like it was built for your body, because it was.
