Underwear made from bananas launched in Oz

An Australian firm has launched a range of underwear which is made from bananas.

After some monkeying around in their design department AussieBum decided to use the odd material in their latest range.

Their eco-friendly pants use 27 percent banana fibre, 64 percent cotton and 9 percent lycra - but they say they have not gone bananas.

Banana fibre is said to be one of the most eco-friendly fibres in the world and has many good characteristics for use in clothing.

Makers insist the undies do not feel or smell like bananas… but to be on the safe side we still wouldn't wear them to the zoo.