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Triumph models solar-powered bra

Eco-impacting undies

NEWS: 15 May 2008 10:53 GMT by Katie Scott

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The latest eco-fad from Triumph is a bra that is built around a solar panel, and is claimed to be able to harvest enough energy to power an iPod no less.

But a couple of questions - doesn't the wearer have to be baring her bra to catch any rays?

And if so, could it have been a man who came up with this concept?





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  • this is bonkers
    Jason, UK
  • You'd feel like a right tit wearing one...
    chrishall, United Kingdom
  • Ahem, all bra wearers 'bear' them, the question is, should they 'bare' them?
    Paz, England
  • good point
    chrishall, United Kingdom
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