Synthetic Whalebone | 6.5mm

Our 6.5mm Synthetic “Whalebone” offers the perfect blend of structure and flexibility, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of historical and modern corsetry applications. Designed to replicate the look and performance of 18th- and 19th-century baleen, this boning provides excellent support while remaining light and adaptable.

Manufactured in Germany specifically for corsetry, this high-quality synthetic material outperforms standard plastic boning—closely mimicking the strength, flexibility, and moldability of traditional whalebone. It can be shaped with a hot iron, allowing you to create smooth, custom curves suited to your garment’s silhouette.

At 6.5mm wide (just over 1/4”), this boning is slightly wider than typical sizes, offering increased stability—great for full-bust support, bodice reinforcement, and period stays requiring firm structure without the rigidity of steel.

Ideal for:

• 18th-century stays (early to late)
• 19th-century Victorian and Edwardian corsets
• Early 20th-century foundation garments
• Reenactment, theatrical, and couture pieces

Durable, shapeable, and historically appropriate—this boning is a favorite among serious costumers and corset makers.