For Patients with Xeroderma Pigmentosum and Photosensitivity: Pre-orders for New Model of Fan-Equipped UV Protective Clothing Now Open

Peekaboo Co., Ltd. (CEO: Kimiko Matsunari, Location: Asaka, Saitama), through its UV protection brand "EPOCHAL," will begin accepting pre-orders for its "New Separable Structure Model of Fan-Equipped UV Protective Clothing" in April 2026. This product has been developed for individuals facing serious risks from UV exposure, such as those with Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP), photosensitivity, and collagen diseases.

■ What is Fan-Equipped UV Protective Clothing?

Fan-Equipped UV Protective Clothing is a garment that combines a special, completely light-blocking fabric with a battery-powered air-conditioning fan. When worn, it draws outside air into the clothing, expelling heat and moisture while drying sweat. This process is expected to maintain a constant body temperature through the action of evaporative cooling. It is a special type of clothing created to support the outings of people with photosensitivity, achieving both "protection" and "coolness."

【Features of the New Structure: Separable and Detachable Design】

The model being released this time adopts a "separable structure," a significant evolution from the conventional one-piece type.

● Jacket Part: A UV-cut jacket made of completely light-blocking material. It has a loose design with wide sleeves that can be worn on its own.

● Design: A bi-color design with a darker color around the face to reduce reflection and glare.

● Hood Part: An integrated hood with a face guard made of soft, transparent vinyl material that securely covers the face, neck, and head. A fan is built into the hood to expel trapped heat and moisture from around the face. It also reduces the feeling of confinement from having one's face in a small space. (In the one-piece version, air flows from the back fan, but the fan is used when only the hood part is worn.)

● The jacket and hood are detachable, allowing for flexible wear depending on the season, occasion, and physical condition.

● Provides focused protection for the face, neck, and head, which are easily exposed to UV rays. The face guard is made of soft vinyl material to ensure visibility while blocking the sun.

■ About Diseases That Prevent UV Exposure

The strong ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight and the trace amounts of UV found in fluorescent lights, etc., typically cause only sunburn or minor skin damage to the average person. However, for individuals with certain diseases, they can have a serious impact on life and quality of life (QOL). People with the following conditions require complete, daily light-blocking as even minimal UV exposure can pose a significant risk.

【Main Diseases and Conditions Severely Affected by UV Rays】

● Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP)

A genetic disorder where the enzymes that repair UV damage to DNA are missing or dysfunctional. Even slight UV exposure can easily lead to skin cancer and eye lesions, requiring strict light-blocking for daytime outings. It is a designated intractable disease (eligible for medical expense subsidies under the Nanbyo Act). It is said there are about 500 patients in Japan.

● Photosensitivity

A condition where, due to the effects of drugs, chemical substances, food, etc., a smaller amount of UV light than usual...