BEIJING, Nov. 11 -- Triumph International, a leading Japanese lingerie company, unveiled a thick bra for winter that can be heated in a microwave.

    
A model stands beside a manequin as they display the latest high-tech thermal underwear "Warmbiz Bra" by lingerie maker Triumph International in Tokyo. (AFP)

    Triumph modeled the bra in Japan which has launched a "Warm Biz" campaign urging people to bundle up to save on heating.

    The fluffy creation contains special pads filled with an eco-friendly gel that can be easily heated in a microwave or with a hot water bottle.

    But the bra isn't for those favoring understated attire. A long strap flows down from the back, which is meant to be wrapped around like a boa to keep one's neck warm.

    "We hope this will not only help prevent global warming but also provide a little fashion chic to the office," Triumph's Japan branch said in a statement.

    But for the time being, the bra, which comes with matching shorts, won't be in stores, with the lingerie maker instead using the technology to develop other warm clothing.

(Agencies)