g=9.8: Sexy Lingerie from Tree Pruning Scraps
by Kyeann Sayer, Nomad on 12. 4.06
Judging by the popularity of our Enamore post, readers are jonzing for sexy, ethical undies (or is there suddenly a shortage of busty lady pics on-line?). French designer Sophie Young's g=9.8 delivers the goods using wood. That's Lenpur®, a fabric made from white pine tree clippings. We hope not to insult your intelligence by explaining that g=9.81m/s2 is the figure for gravitational acceleration.
We'll report more on LENPUR® soon. The eco-benefits sound convincing: no extra water required to produce the wood scraps, and the fabric is supposedly biodegradable.
g=9.8 also touts LENPUR® as offering "The comfort of silk, the feel of cashmere, and the coolness of linen. The resulting pieces acquire surprising thermal regulating and anti-stress properties." That's what we want in underwear: climate control and the durability to withstand amorous contortions. Sophie doesn't stop at undies, however: the whole family gets to look both sporty and modern with athletic and sleepwear lines. Thanks, pine trees! ::g=9.8, seen at the Ethical Fashion Show
mmmmmmmm.......oh sorry...yes...it's green. Good!
She should be a model...
Well Dah! She is a model...