From Quirky to Genius: Discover Japan's Unique Inventions

9. Accessories that absorb sweat

What it is: It keeps perspiration off your underarms. Developed in 2015; Average Cost: $5.95* This is yet another device designed with office workers in mind. To prevent sweat stains, place the Kobayashi Japan Riff Sweat Absorbing Pads under your armpits. It is said that they have greater absorbency than deodorants. Even though they might not be made by Nike for athletes who train hard, they are appropriate for daily work wear.

Accessories that Absorb Sweat @Big Shop/PPinterest The Riff Sweat Pads are also reasonably priced; a pack of ten pairs (or a total of twenty pads) only costs $5.95. The acronym for "RIFF" is "Refine, Ideal, Fine, and Fresh." Kobayashi claims that these underarm pads are "famous" and "nearly exclusive." Despite only having a millimeter of thickness, the pads have potent deodorizing properties.