“Heat-generating” fibers developed by Japanese textile manufacturers utilizing the water-absorbing, quick-drying functions of artificial fibers are warming up the underwear market.
Etsuyo Aoyagi, 34, a fashion-conscious woman who hails from ski country in Niigata Prefecture, said she was surprised at the warmth of the new underwear she purchased to fend off the cold.
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