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March 6, 2009 8:00 AM PST

Skivvies for your girl robot

by Matt Hickey
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This would look great on Tina Turner in "Beyond Thunderdome."

(Credit: Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch)

It would be easy to dismiss ladies' underwear made out of recycled materials as a gimmick, and maybe it is, but it can't be denied that at least it's an attractive gimmick. Artist Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch--who is often inspired by the sort of stuff found in hardware stores--has created this line of handmade "trashy" lingerie out of recycled cans, bottles, and other materials.

I doubt they'd work for day-to-day wear, but for special green occasions--say a naughty Arbor Day Ball--they'd be a perfect way to show off your eco-friendliness.

What's great is that they're not just about the idea; indeed these salvaged unmentionables actually look good. Were I the type to wear lingerie (I'm not), these would be on my list. If I ever get out of the basement and meet a girl, perhaps I'll let her in on this line of quasi-practical lady things.

(Via InventorSpot)

Underwear from recycled materials

While we like the look of these, we can't vouch for the comfort.

(Credit: Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch)

With more than 15 years experience testing hardware (and being obsessed with it), Crave freelance writer Matt Hickey can tell the good gadgets from the great. He also has a keen eye for future technology trends. Matt has blogged for publications including TechCrunch, CrunchGear, and most recently, Gizmodo. E-mail Matt.
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by Cruton502 March 6, 2009 12:40 PM PST
Wow, talk about an underwire!
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by timcole March 7, 2009 6:52 AM PST
Does this underwear come off any easier?
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by cooki4casey March 9, 2009 12:59 AM PDT
Those do NOT look like something I'd like to wear!
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