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Posted May 14, 2008 by KJ Mullins

Solar-Powered Bra Can Charge Cellphone, iPod


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Triumph International Japan Ltd showed off their green coloured "Solar Power Bra" in Tokyo on Wednesday. The bra features a solar panel worn across the stomach.

The bra though isn't going to be generating energy anytime soon.

The panel requires light to generate electricity and the concept bra will not be in stores anytime soon, said Triumph spokeswoman Yoshiko Masuda, as "people usually can not go outside without wearing clothes over it."


The bra may get a little stinky as you are not allowed to wash it least you damage the solar power panel.

In Japan being green is a fashion statement. Triumph International Japan Ltd also carries other green-themed underwear. One bra can be reused as a shopping bag while another featured metal chopsticks.

But the best news for us girls is the bra actually feels good.

"It is very comfortable and I can really feel involved in eco-friendly efforts as well," model Yuko Ishida said.