This hi-tech underwear from Wireless Armour uses a unique fabric incorporating silver that is designed to shield wearers from potentially harmful electromagnetic radiation emitted from gadgets like mobile phones. With scientific studies on the link between exposure to wireless radiation affecting sperm count, and with most men carrying their mobile phones in pockets or using laptops on a daily basis these boxers costing £24 ($43) when available could be the solution to that worry many males face. “Wireless Armour is designed to protect the health of a wireless generation glued to their mobile devices. The fabric has been put through rigorous testing from external electromagnetic consulting company, Wave Scientific. Results indicate that Wireless Armour fabric blocks 99.9% of harmful radiation, making the garments an extremely effective form of protection,” said founder Joseph Perkins. How they work is by essentially transforming the pair of undies into a Faraday cage — a special type of structure that evenly distributes electromagnetic radiation rather than letting it enter. The same principal is currently used by the military and banks to protect themselves from electrical interference. As well as repelling electromagnetic radiation, the properties of the silver in the fabric is also antibacterial, which can kill any odours. Currently, the smart undies are not available but its founders are hoping to raise the capital required via crowd-funding to get this garment to market. With support from Richard Branson’s top 10 start-up ideas, there should be enough momentum to hit its $54,000 target. Wireless Armour is already looking ahead at what else their technology can do and is developing plans to expand the range into women’s bras. Source
