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French Uproar Creates Opportunity for Israeli Burkini Makers
(AP-VOA News) France's burkini controversy is boosting the bottom line for Israeli makers of modest women's swimwear. Home to large populations of conservative Jewish and Muslim women, Israel has cultivated a local industry of modest swimsuits, and full-body outfits have been a common sight on Israeli beaches for several years. Anat Yahav started the SunWay company to make UV-protective clothing for children. Then, she said, Muslim customers asked her to make an adult model with long sleeves, legs and hoods. Sahab Nasser sells SunWay burkinis at her lingerie shop in Tira, a Muslim town in central Israel. She said she finally bought one so she could accompany her three-year-old daughter in the pool. Previously she would stay out of the water while the men and children would go swimming.