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...
i had no idea.
eeeeuuuuwww.
people walk around with cameras that can see through clothing? how many layers do you have to wear?
crazy world.
You'd be surprised how far technology has come--we certainly were. We thought this stuff was still science fiction, but it's not. Seeing is believing, so check out articles on a reputable site like gizmodo.com or wired.com for more (DO NOT google search, you could get scary stuff!!)