In the modern and highly developed society everything is inclined to high-tech development. You might think that the trend has nothing in common with underwear, but I am sorry to tell you that you are mistaken. Gadgetizing tendency is coming to the world of fashion. I have got several high-tech underwear models for you. I wonder if they can be useful or stupid.

• Do you feel cold in long winter evenings? The Warm Biz Bra presents you a new bra model that features two reheatable gelatinous pouches in the cups. Between the cups there is a light that turns on when a comfortable temperature is achieved. Now you will fell warm both at home and at the work.

• I bet the next product is a dream of all single men. However, initially it was developed for astronauts by The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. The garments made of antibacterial materials can be worn for weeks and need no washing. The items are supposed to be quick drying, insulating, odor- and flame- resistant.

• Can anybody reject to use their super modern smartphones, computers, the Internet, Facebook and so on and so forth? I bet you cannot. Experts still doubt if to recognize their influence harmful or not, but one of the Milan companies decided to act in stead of waiting. In 2004 they launched a line of maternity underwear that is radiation shielding. The set is designed from tinsel and cotton-polyester. What is more, women can wear a removable protective lining that is meant to protect 100 per cent a future child.

• Lately employers are highly preoccupied with ergonomic conditions of their employees. An Austrian design student designed an undershirt that can correct a poor posture through nanotechnological torture. The optimal muscle position is evaluated and programmed with sensors.

Lingerie for modern people is a part and parcel of everyday life. We cannot do without it for several centuries already. We think that we know everything about our underwear, but still it is not true. Would you like to find out some curious facts about both male and female underwear? So, you are in the right place in the right moment. Enjoy the most amazing facts about underwear below. Here we go.

•    Within the past two decades an average bra size in the U.S. has changed a lot: the former 34B turned into 36C. The tendency is evident.
•    There is a tradition in some countries to wear special underwear on New Year Eve. So, Italians prefer red, Argentineans – pink, and Brazilians – brand new (color is of no importance).
•    The first intimate apparel piece was a loincloth used by cave men. It is the simplest undergarment ever.
•    A little about men and their underwear. Do you know that single men change it twice as rare as married men? I wonder if men agree with the fact.
•    The first bra consisted of two handkerchiefs tied with a ribbon. It was as early as 1913.

•    And some figures now. Over 40 per cent of men prefer briefs. The second place goes to boxer briefs with 27 per cent. Then trunks and boxers follow. And the last in the list is a thong. I think the reason is clear. And 2 per cent remains for other styles.
•    And what about women. Let’s have a look at the figures. The majority of women prefer bikini briefs. Over 35 per cent of respondents gave such an answer. The second place goes to briefs with 23 per cent. Then thongs and boyshorts go. 4 per cent still remains for other styles.