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Solar power may be all the rage these days, but who ever thought itwould leave the rooftop and end up in your underwear? One lingerie company, Triumph International Japan , has taken the clean-energy craze all the way to the boudoir bycreating a " Solar Power Bra ." The garment – it’s green-colored, of course –features an attached solar panel, worn around the stomach, thatgenerates enough energy to charge a cell phone or an iPod. And the bra has plastic pouches that can be filled with water sothat a wearer can stay hydrated without having to purchase -- andthen recycle -- plastic beverage bottles. (And yes, the pouches arelocated in the breast area, according to photos.) Take that, Victoria’s Secret! The solar-powered bra, however, will not be sold in stores anytimesoon, because the company is ironing out a few kinks -- namely, howto get the bra to work when covered up by clothing. "People cannot usually go outside without wearing clothes over it,"admitted Triumph spokesperson Yoshiko Masuda in an interview with Reuters . The solar panel attached to the bra also can be damaged by rain. Such deterrents haven't stopped Triumph from creating other unusual Washing Enzyme， such as a brassiere that can double as a reusableshopping bag, as well as a bra in which chopsticks can be folded upand stored (to encourage the reusing of utensils). But Japan is not the first to put solar power in risquéplaces. In 2007, designer Andrew Schneider created a bikini that wasequipped with strips of photovoltaic film and produced five voltsof solar power. The suit is conductive enough to charge an iPod viaan attached USB connector, but is only meant for sunbathing (andnot for swimming). After all, electrocution is not most people’s idea of fun. Next on Schneider's agenda? A pair of solar-powered swim trunkscalled the iDrink that can chill a beer. Who says the ladies get tohave all the solar-powered fun?
2008-06-06 13:28:23