3WAY & Multi-Guard School Hat to be Available for General Sale from Autumn 2026
Peekaboo Co., Ltd.'s UV-cut brand 'Epochal' will start selling its '3WAY & Multi-guard School Hat' to the general public in Autumn 2026, responding to strong demands from parents.
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Peekaboo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative: Kikuko Matsunari), which operates the UV-cut specialty brand 'Epochal,' will begin selling the '3WAY & Multi-guard School Hat' to the general public starting in Autumn 2026 (tentative). Previously, this product was only manufactured for schools. Sales are scheduled to take place on the Epochal official online store and Amazon.
■ What is the 3WAY & Multi-guard School Hat?
The '3WAY & Multi-guard School Hat' is Epochal's unique, multi-functional school hat developed to protect children on their way to and from school.
• 'Light disaster prevention helmet structure' with built-in shock absorbers
• High visibility with 360-degree reflective material
• UPF50+ UV-cut material
• 3WAY specification that can be used according to the situation
It is designed for UV protection, heatstroke prevention, and injury prevention, specifically to protect children's heads from 'mild to moderate impacts' that frequently occur in daily life, such as falls, collisions, and falling objects.
■ About Epochal (Peekaboo Co., Ltd.)
Epochal is Japan's first UV-cut specialty brand, born in 2002.
Under the philosophy of 'protecting children's skin and lives,' they have developed UV-cut clothing and school supplies that enhance safety in collaboration with doctors and experts.
Peekaboo Co., Ltd. has previously handled UV-cut hats, PE uniforms, and standard uniforms for kindergartens, nursery schools, and preschools nationwide.
These, along with the 3WAY & Multi-guard school hat, are part of the school series and are designated as 'Products Recommended by the Japan School Health Association.'
■ We want to protect the safety of children commuting to school
Accidents during the school commute are not just traffic accidents, but heavily consist of 'minor impacts' that occur in daily life, such as:
• Collisions with friends
• Contact with bicycles
• Falls on stairs and pedestrian bridges
• Flying objects caused by strong winds
To protect children from these 'everyday dangers,' Epochal developed this product as safety gear that can be worn naturally every day.
■ General sales start from Autumn 2026
This product was previously offered only as 'original production for schools,' but in response to requests from many parents and educational stakeholders, we will begin sales for individuals from Autumn 2026.
■ What is the 3WAY & Multi-guard School Hat?
The '3WAY & Multi-guard School Hat' is Epochal's unique, multi-functional school hat developed to protect children on their way to and from school.
• 'Light disaster prevention helmet structure' with built-in shock absorbers
• High visibility with 360-degree reflective material
• UPF50+ UV-cut material
• 3WAY specification that can be used according to the situation
It is designed for UV protection, heatstroke prevention, and injury prevention, specifically to protect children's heads from 'mild to moderate impacts' that frequently occur in daily life, such as falls, collisions, and falling objects.
■ About Epochal (Peekaboo Co., Ltd.)
Epochal is Japan's first UV-cut specialty brand, born in 2002.
Under the philosophy of 'protecting children's skin and lives,' they have developed UV-cut clothing and school supplies that enhance safety in collaboration with doctors and experts.
Peekaboo Co., Ltd. has previously handled UV-cut hats, PE uniforms, and standard uniforms for kindergartens, nursery schools, and preschools nationwide.
These, along with the 3WAY & Multi-guard school hat, are part of the school series and are designated as 'Products Recommended by the Japan School Health Association.'
■ We want to protect the safety of children commuting to school
Accidents during the school commute are not just traffic accidents, but heavily consist of 'minor impacts' that occur in daily life, such as:
• Collisions with friends
• Contact with bicycles
• Falls on stairs and pedestrian bridges
• Flying objects caused by strong winds
To protect children from these 'everyday dangers,' Epochal developed this product as safety gear that can be worn naturally every day.
■ General sales start from Autumn 2026
This product was previously offered only as 'original production for schools,' but in response to requests from many parents and educational stakeholders, we will begin sales for individuals from Autumn 2026.