Here at OhlalaLingerie.com, we have three types of boning available in our corsets/bustiers/merrywidows; flat steel bones, spiral steel bones and plastic bones.

The flat steel bones are found in the majority of our corsets (also called 'authentic steel boned') and have the ability to take your waist in temporarily by 4” if desired. Flat steel bones are 1/4" or 1/2″ wide and are made from high grade stainless steel coated in vinyl. This means that the boning can be very rigid and does not twist so this can occasionally cause fitting issues. When you tension flat steel boned corsets tightly around the waist, you may find that the ends of the boning at the bust and hips will begin to pull away from the body. However, the support from a flat steel boned corset is second to none.

Spiral boning is used in waist training corsets and is a lot more flexible than flat steel bones. The spiral boning enables you to move and sit down comfortably whilst taking your waist in by 4-6” if desired. You can comfortably wear these garments for longer periods of time as they have the capability to mold to any body shape and support any cleavage.
 
Plastic bones are used in bustiers and merrywidows. Extruded plastic boning designed for flexible support. The plastic material is highly resistant to washing detergents and other fluids. Semi-transparent.
 

Busks

Busks are the traditional center front closure used for most corsets. Metal busks are a two part closure made of a stainless steel or white coated spring steel, one side with posts and the other with eyes for a solid fastening that can withstand the tension of corset lacing.
 

 

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