At Genderwear SA, we believe that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Since 2019, we’ve been crafting high-quality, gender-affirming garments right here in Cape Town, South Africa, using locally sourced materials and skilled artisanship. Our mission is simple: to provide affordable, affirming apparel that supports your journey of self expression. Whether you're seeking comfort, style, or empowerment, Genderwear SA is here to help you embrace your identity with pride and confidence. Browse our store to explore our range. If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!

The new owner of Genderwear South Africa, Mx Mel Laubscher (they/them), is a transmasculine non-binary individual who started their transition in late 2022 through Hormone Replacement Therapy. Like many of our customers, Mel has found garment shopping an anxiety- and dysphoria-provoking experience due to the lack of consideration for transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals in the greater fashion industry. This is why Mel, with love and passion, strives to source not only comfortable and well-fitting garments, but to aid in combatting the negative experiences transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer folk face when shopping for garments. Due to a long reckoning with their identity, Mel has struggled to find their queer family and advocate for their community. Upon purchasing two binders from Genderwear in early 2024, the opportunity arose to purchase the business, as well as the opportunity to connect with the LGBTQIA+ community through providing these products. As the new owner of Genderwear, Mel’s goal is to serve members of the community and provide others like them with the affirmation they’ve received from wearing a binder, and to be an advocate for trans rights, visibility, and affirmation.