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Japan’s Bear-Proof Knitwear Revolution | Toronto News
Japan’s bear problem just got a stylish solution: Suzuharu, a knitwear company in Yamagata, has created ultra-durable, lightweight protective gear—including jackets, vests, and neck guards—designed to withstand bear attacks using tech borrowed from security uniforms. After launching their first batch in June and donating it to local authorities, they’ve since expanded to include pants, thanks to demand from municipalities across Japan. Led by 84-year-old chairman Kazuo Suzuki—who claims scissors struggle to cut through the material—the company is now supplying samples to Niigata’s animal…
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