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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jun 12, 2026 (Fri)

Imabari Shipbuilding to develop innerwear that combines flame resistance and cooling functionality

(From the left) Liberta representative Sato, President Higaki, Kurabo President Nishigaki, and HIDESIGN President Yoshii

　On June 11, Imabari Shipbuilding announced that, as part of its measures to address heat at shipbui ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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