As we all know, packing can come with problems. There’s the worry of losing your packer down your pants leg - and not realizing it until you feel it in a very wrong place. And there are practical problems, such as keeping the packer in the right position without constant adjustment. The inventor of TranZwear® understood these problems and came up with an idea to allow secure packing that was also comfortable.
Since 2006, TranZwear®, has evolved into the web-based business you see today. In response to customer questions and comments, four different designs have been developed and revised to best meet the needs of the butch-queer-trans community. Without the inconvenience and discomfort of Velcro, sagging elastic bands, pins or snaps, our underwear allows you to pack in comfort and security.
Near the end of 2010, the original owner and creator of TranZwear® , Tyler Warrick, decided that he wanted to focus on other interests, and he sold the company to me, Den Tucker. I grew up in a military town in Southern California, spending most of my youth at the beach. I have been “out” as queer most of my adult life, always at the M end of the F to M spectrum, but I’ve never been quite sure about LGBTQ titles, much less pronouns, because none of them fit me very well. I live with my very supportive partner, Barbara, in San Francisco. We have a total of 6 kids, two of them still living at home, sort of the Gay Brady Bunch-LOL.
I have been involved in the GLBTQ community for many years. I work for a large HIV nonprofit here in San Francisco and, through that, have made both professional and personal connections in the community. I have been very fortunate to work in a supportive environment, yet still have had to deal with constant questioning in public about “what are you?” Four years ago, I had top surgery, and began to feel much more comfortable in my skin. About a year ago, I started T. I began packing more regularly, and found TranZwear® through a support group.
Taking over TranZwear® seems like a natural progression in my growth. I understand the issues we all face as trans and/or gender queer, and have every intention of keeping TranZwear® within the community, supporting individuals in their journey, and continuing to make donations to GLBTQ causes as the site is able. I plan to continue developing and expanding the designs available, with the idea that passing should be possible (and comfortable) not only on the street but also in the gym, shower, and bathroom.
DK Tucker, December 2010
