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Primark customer split as they brand new range for older women 'brilliant or offensive'

A new clothing range at Primark has dividing shoppers, with some branding the items "offensive".

The high street giant has launched a new range featuring 14 pieces with price points between £7 and £12. Items include anti-chafing shorts, nightdresses, leggings, pyjamas, bralettes, camis, t-shirts and a slip dress, reports Manchester Evening News.

All of the clothes have been made from recycled nylon and recycled polyester. The range has been purpose built for hot flushes and night sweats to help women going through the menopause to feel cooler, with the launched being hailed as 'Anti-Flush technology' by the company.

READ MORE: Tesco shopper hails damp and mould preventing items costing just £1.75

The new garments have been sending shoppers wild since launching, with many racing to their local store to pick up a piece or two from the new range.

But opinions have been split slightly, with one person taking to TikTok to question whether the range is "brilliant or offensive:"

Women were quick to have their say on the matter in the comments, with one defending the company writing "Thank god the world is changing to accommodate us."

"It's fantastic! Great to destigmatise this conversation." One comment read.

Another added: "Menopause is part of life, anything that helps is welcome." A third wrote: "My daughter bought me a nightie and it works. Have had no hot sweats and some lovely night sleeps which didn't happen before..."

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