# Private Part Protection The 4th Amendment Underwear Educates TSA Agents By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-26 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4th-amendment-underwear References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/stick-it-to-tsa-body-scans-with-these-shirts-containing-a-hidden-message.php) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/4thamendment) It seems like the [privacy issue at airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electromagnetic-shielding-jacket) is creating a new demand for private part protection such as the 4th Amendment Underwear. It is a clever way to both shield yourself against X-rays while also educating [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-id) agents on our basic right to feel secure during searches. The 4th Amendment Underwear is also a lot better looking than some of the [other alternatives out there](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare). Using metallic-based ink, the underwear feature choice words that obstruct the view of security searchers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Privacy-protective Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing fashionable protective clothing that educates individuals regarding their rights and protects against unwanted searches. - **Ink-based Protective Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating clothing with ink that obstructs the view of searches for privacy and protection. - **Security Screening Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technology that maintains security and individual privacy rights while minimizing discomfort and embarrassment. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining functionality with fashion in designs related to privacy-protective clothing. - **Textile and Ink Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative materials and ink-based technology that obstructs security searches while appearing fashionable and comfortable. - **Airport Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building techniques and technologies that maintain passenger privacy while ensuring the safety of travelers and preventing security breaches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sexual Wellness Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorals-for-protection.md) - [Testicular Cancer Awareness Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testicular-cancer-awareness-boxers.md) - [Seamless Chafe-Prevention Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosh.md) - [Convenient Underwear Travel Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-organizer.md) - [Leakproof Period Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinx.md) - [Teen-Focused Period Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof.md) - [Airline Policy Revisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-bans.md) - [3D Contouring Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmades-the-boxer-brief.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md)