Blast-Resistant Boxers Promise 'Protection For Your Privates'

January 06 2011

Canada

A British company is offering blast-resistant boxer shorts for sale to Canadian soldiers headed for Afghanistan, reports the Chronicle Herald (Halifax).

The manufacturer, BCB International, has reportedly spent about a year developing the Kevlar shorts. The company says the protective garb will help reduce the number of groin injuries caused by mines or roadside bombs.

A pair of "Blast Boxers" lists for about US$84.

The British army is also evaluating them, said company...

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