# Crime-Alerting Bras The Anti-Rape Underwear Zaps Attackers and Calls the Cops By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antirape-underwear References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-4-4/rape-resistant-lingerie-zaps-attacker-texts-cops) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2303287/Indian-engineers-invent-anti-rape-underwear-gives-attackers-electric-shocks-automatically-texts-police-help.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490) With the increasing awareness of brutal sexual assaults in India, three engineering students at Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University, have created an anti-rape underwear garment that hopes to prevent such crimes. The anti-rape underwear is designed to disable the attacker with a powerful jolt of electricity while simultaneously [alerting cops to the location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe) of the crime by way of a GPS tracker and text message. Taking the form of a thin tanktop, the anti-rape underwear addresses the fact that most attacks against women begin with the assailant grabbing the woman around the neck and chest. Such violent pressure triggers a sensor that initiate 3,800kV pulses through [wires embedded in the bust area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-regulating-sports-bra). Women will just have to be careful when embracing people they know. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anti-rape Underwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and materials to create more effective and comfortable anti-rape undergarments. - **GPS Trackers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of GPS trackers into various wearable devices for personal safety and security purposes. - **Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage sensor technology to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time, providing enhanced protection for individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers and manufacturers to incorporate safety features into everyday clothing and accessories. - **Personal Security Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced personal security technologies and services to address the growing concerns about safety and crime prevention. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and technology in the development of innovative wearable devices that prioritize personal safety and security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health Awareness Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underaware.md) - [Hi-Tech Breast-Supporting Sports Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techfit-control-bra.md) - [Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-zero.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Cancer-Detecting Smart Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kemisola-bolarinwa.md) - [Empowerment Beauty Kit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowerment-beauty-kit.md) - [Discreet Portable Tasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-device.md) - [Sexual Wellness Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorals-for-protection.md) - [Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohmni.md)