Warm underwear in winter

The world's leading underwear company has joined the campaign to save fuel in Japan by launching a brassiere that can warm the body.

The bodice is made of fine white wool padded with gel-friendly pads. This gel can easily be heated by a microwave or a hot water bottle. In the middle of the shirt there is a decorative piece of chili hanging dangling. The design also comes with a cotton scarf of the same color.

Triumph unveiled a bracelet after Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi called on officials to give up their ties to save power.

Due to the fact that the shirt is slightly larger than the usual design, Triumph's Japan subsidiary claims the product looks attractive. " We hope the product will not only help stop global warming, but also bring new fashion to the office ."

New models show only the first step towards the production of eco-friendly clothing.

The Japanese government is encouraging people not to let their room heaters exceed 20 degrees Celsius in the coming winter, to reduce fuel consumption and save energy.

MT ( BBC )