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Thank God for Synthetics: Perv-Proof Panties

While we normally advocate natural fibers whenever possible, we're more than willing to make an exception for these made-in-a-lab undergarments: ShotGuard Inner Shorts.

Developed by textile company Cramer Japan, these panties are made from a nylon and polyurethane weave that blocks infrared rays.

Why is this important, you ask? Because not only do creepy pervs with cameras and cameraphones often snap under-skirt photographs of women in public places—many of these scumbags are now modifying their videocam's night-vision mode, allowing them to see right through fabric.

Nasty, but this is the world we live in. (Lindsay, Paris, Britney-take note.)

The infrared-blocking underwear will sell for $17, and matching bras are in the works. We say that's a small price to pay for protecting your petunia.

Now if only they made panties with padlocks...