A neck corset (sometimes called corset collar or neck lacer) is a type of BDSM collar. Unlike a normal

corset A corset is a support garment commonly worn to hold and train the torso into a desired shape, traditionally a smaller waist or larger bottom, for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the duration of wearing it or with a more lasting effe ...

which compresses the

waist The waist is the part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips. On people with slim bodies, the waist is the narrowest part of the torso. ''Waistline'' refers to the horizontal line where the waist is narrowest, or to the general appearan ...

, a neck corset is usually not used to compress the neck, except in breathplay. It may act as a

posture collar A posture collar is a rigid collar used in BDSM and fetish play that is wide enough to restrict movement of the neck.

that incorporates stays. Neck corsets may be worn in

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and

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subcultures, and may be worn in a decorative

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or as a form of

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Construction

Stays incorporated in a neck corset are specially made shorter, used to support the weight of the head on the shoulders, while its corset structure helps in maintaining

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by keeping the chin high and the neck extended. It is often combined with a traditional corset in order to achieve better posture. It can be thin or as thick as the height of the neck. There are many varieties. They can be made of many different fabrics, such as

leather Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, ...

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, etc. but some more common fabrics are also used. Neck corsets usually have back lacing: others have front lacing or are secured by

ribbon A ribbon or riband is a thin band of material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily as decorative binding and tying. Cloth ribbons are made of natural materials such as silk, cotton, and jute and of synthetic mater ...

zipper A zipper, zip, fly, or zip fastener, formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding together two edges of textile, fabric or other flexible material. Used in clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage and other Bag, ba ...

BDSM uses

Neck corsets are worn by both men and women, mainly in

and

subcultures. They may be decorated, and may include other bondage elements such as locking closures and

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s for attaching a

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or other restraints.Description on www.peter-masters.com, retrieved 21 July, 2012
/ref> When a neck corset is worn to restrict head movement, it is known as a

posture collar A posture collar is a rigid collar used in BDSM and fetish play that is wide enough to restrict movement of the neck.

. Although neck corset restricts head movement it is usually not used for medical purposes like the

cervical collar A cervical collar, also known as a neck brace, is a medical device used to support and immobilize a person's neck. It is also applied by emergency personnel to those who have had traumatic head or neck injuries, and can be used to treat chronic m ...

. A mouth corset is special type of neck corset, designed to also cover the wearer's mouth. They are primarily used in

, because they can be used as gags.

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Construction

BDSM uses

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