Our story

Hi, I'm Jackson (he/him).

I came out as a trans man in 2016, started testosterone in 2021, and in 2026 I finally had top surgery.

Through every step of it, my mum Lynn has been right there with me — from the day I told her, to every appointment, every high and every hard day. She never once made me feel like my transition was anything but exactly as it should be, and having that kind of support changed everything for me.

Transition looks different for everyone. You can go as far as you want to — HRT, surgery, both, or neither — and it's all valid.

This is Chrysalis, and we're here to make your transition a little easier. Built by a mum and her son who know exactly how much the right support can mean.

We're proud to be an official UNTAG retailer and UNTAG fitting location here in New Zealand, bringing their thoughtfully designed, latex-free binders and tops to Kiwis without the wait and cost of importing from overseas.

Trans binders. FTM.