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Warm, Fuzzy Winter Bra Unveiled in Japan
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Model Hitomi Nishina displays underwear maker Triumph International (Japan) ...


TOKYO - Furry, heated bras may soon appear in some Japanese wardrobes as the country prepares for "Warm Biz" _ a nationwide government campaign urging workers to bundle up and save energy on heating this winter.


The Warm Biz Bra, unveiled this week by Tokyo-based underwear maker Triumph International, is lined with material that the company says helps save warmth.


The bra also has removable pads that can be heated in a microwave or hot water _ as well as long, furry straps that wrap around the neck like a scarf, and matching shorts.


"Warm Biz lets you add a little fun and chic to office wear, and prevents global warming," Triumph says.


In an attempt to cut energy use, Japan's government has recommended setting thermostats this winter at 19 degrees Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit) for government buildings, and 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) for private companies.


The government said this year's June-August "Cool Biz" campaign _ which had bureaucrats and politicians sporting open-collar, short-sleeve shirts to cut down on air conditioning _ saved 210 million kilowatt hours, enough to power 720,000 households for a month.



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I bet this would go over big in Wisconsin....

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Give me a month and I'll probably want one...

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I think I'll need to see some more scientific research before I'll be able to reach an opinion.



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Are you considering wearing a bra this winter...?

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I prefer the old-fashioned method

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I wasn't planning on wearing one myself, but I thought I might be willing to gather and tabulate the necessary data.



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That's it! I found my new business!

I want to be a distributor of these fine garments!

I'll even offer personalized fittings to make sure every woman get's EXACTLY the right fit!

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that's right, web, get a feel on how you think the market may respond. all in the name of research!

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They are at it again!


JAPANESE women looking for a place to hold their melons while shopping may soon have an alternative - their bra.

In a bid to discourage the shopaholics from using plastic bags, a lingerie maker has unveiled a bra with cup padding that unfolds to become a handheld shopping bag.

It's the second time Triumph International Japan Ltd - makers of the eco-bra - have tried to woo socially responsible consumers.

Last year it marketed a bra which can be warmed in a microwave to cut indoor heating bills.

The 'Bra Rangers' - named after television characters who morph into superheroes - come with matching underwear bearing the message, 'No more plastic bags!'

And the bra-turned-bag is made of recycled polyester fibre with straps that can be tied onto the bag as ribbons.

Japanese shops hand out some 30billion plastic bags a year but almost a third are thrown away without being reused.

A spokesman for Triumph said: "In this context, what deserves the most attention is the significance of each and every customer understanding the importance of not using plastic bags."

The company has sought a patent for the eco-bra, although there are no plans yet to put it on general sale.

They will not let me post the picture!

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more choice for the consumer must be a good thing! personally i like water mellons the best (the red one)

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what?

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JD The Jazz Doctor wrote:

what?

        u know JD the one with the pips and its red.

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Oh yeah, I couldn't tell you how many times I was at the grocery store and thought, Man, if only my bra turned into a bag!

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I might need two bags- a bag for each roll!

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MzHartz wrote:

Oh yeah, I couldn't tell you how many times I was at the grocery store and thought, Man, if only my bra turned into a bag!

        Thats cool! MZ

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Ruby wrote:

I might need two bags- a bag for each roll!


You noticed that in the picture too? That's why there's two cups!

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I actually was thinking that would be one way for me to stuff my bra!

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That's what the melons are for!!

But take another look at that picture. I wonder why those chose those particular items to put in the bags...

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Oh I noticed that too! That is just beyond stupid!

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I think they're taking lessons from Freud.

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back in high school when i used to cashier at the hardware store, you'd be suprised (I'd hope) at how many women used their bras as a wallet!


here have a sweaty $5 bill.




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