Synthetic Whalebone vs. Steel – Redthreaded

Steel has long been considered the go-to boning material for most "modern" and "theatrical" corsetry, and it's a commonly held opinion in the historical costuming world as well. This is for good reason: steel boning is durable, reliable, comes in varying thicknesses/flexibility and widths, and is treated for rust-resis
Synthetic whalebone or steelwhat's the difference, how to choose, and what the heck even IS synthetic whalebone anyway?

Synthetic Whalebone Tipping Demo

10 Types Of Corset Boning For Historical Corsetry - Sew Historically

Different types of Plastic corset boning and what it is used for

1780s Front Lacing Stays — Steel Boned Century clothing, Corset, Historical costume

1690s Stays — Synthetic Whalebone Corsetry, 17th century clothing, Fashion fabric

Synthetic Whalebone Tipping Demo

This kit is designed to accompany the Redthreaded 1750s Stays Pattern (sold separately). These kits contain all of the specialty supplies needed for

1750s Stays Supply Kit

S-Bend Edwardian Corsets – Lucy's Corsetry

Using Synthetic Whalebone in Redthreaded's Georgian Stays Pattern

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1860's Silk Satin Corset – Redthreaded

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1750s Stays (Steel Boned) — Custom-Sized

Introducing our New and Improved 1750s Stays – Redthreaded

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