People are only just realising what the bow on Primark knickers is actually for

A glance around the underwear sections of Primark, New Look, or Tesco will reveal several pairs of pants with a small bow on the front.

Although it might appear to be there to add a bit of decoration, the bow does in fact serve a practical purpose in the design of the garments.

There are actually several reasons behind the bow, which some shoppers have found surprising.