It is common knowledge that the production of tawse-proof knickers was a thriving cottage industry in Scotland right up until the mid 1990s. In fact after the first gulf war the titanium knickers were considered obsolete since the ones made from depleted uranium were more effective and could even protect the derriere from a 12 stroke session from the Lochgelly.
However they were extremely heavy, weighing up to 10 kg per pair and required the use of braces and a belt to keep them secure. They were also very expensive to maintain and the entire kit could cost up to 200 pounds per pair. However for any girl who was a regular visitor to the head mistresses’ study they were considered a good investment.