2025.09.03WED
SaveHistory
NEW New content added
Members-only content has been added!
Register as a member for exclusive articles and events.
2025.09.02
RESEARCH

UV Protection and Water Repellency! Uniqlo's Pocketable UV Protection Parka Is the Ultimate Summer Outerwear.

#UNIQLO
#Uniqlo
#Pocketable UV Protection Parka
#Functional Outerwear
#UV Protection
#Lightweight Outerwear
Copied to Clipboard
*The text-to-speech feature is generated by AI,
so there may be errors in the reading.
An essential piece for any adult's summer wardrobe is a light jacket you can effortlessly throw on over a T-shirt.
It’s perfect for chilly mornings and evenings or for battling overly enthusiastic air conditioning, and it adds a stylish accent to otherwise simple summer outfits.
Among the options out there, UNIQLO's "Pocketable UV Protection Parka" stands out. It's incredibly lightweight and packed with great features like UV protection and water repellency.
Since its debut in 2012, sales have soared. It boasts rave reviews on the official website, and social media is flooded with outfit posts featuring the parka. We talked with the PR team at Uniqlo Co., Ltd. to find out the secret behind its immense popularity.
A Legacy of Packable Lightweight Outerwear Dating Back to 2005
The "Pocketable UV Protection Parka" traces its roots back to a packable lightweight jacket released in 2005. Its direct predecessor, the "Light Pocketable Parka," was launched in 2012.
Share Article
Copied to Clipboard
CONCEPT VIDEO
"fashion tech news" Unveils New Logo & Concept Video
PICKUP CONTENTS
Artisan
Delivering content that shares the value of Japanese crafts, linking past to future.
TOP ARTICLES
From Pokémon Kimonos to Heian-Era Styles: MISAMARU Redefines the Freedom and Boundaries of the Kimono
1

From Pokémon Kimonos to Heian-Era Styles: MISAMARU Redefines the Freedom and Boundaries of the Kimono

PHILOSOPHY
Urushi Art × Future: Who Is Keisuke Sano, the Young Urushi Artist Creating "Enigma" with Techniques from 1,000 Years Ago?
2

Urushi Art × Future: Who Is Keisuke Sano, the Young Urushi Artist Creating "Enigma" with Techniques from 1,000 Years Ago?

CULTURE
Dissecting UNIQLO's "HeatTech"! What's the Difference Between Extra Warm, Ultra Warm, & Cashmere Blend Extra Warm?
3

Dissecting UNIQLO's "HeatTech"! What's the Difference Between Extra Warm, Ultra Warm, & Cashmere Blend Extra Warm?

RESEARCH
What Era Does the Clothing in "The Apothecary Diaries" Represent? Exploring the Unseen World of Hanfu
4

What Era Does the Clothing in "The Apothecary Diaries" Represent? Exploring the Unseen World of Hanfu

CULTURE
Collaboration with Godzilla & Phantom Siita in the Spotlight: Ryosuke Matsui of "ha | za | ma" Talks About "Fashion as a Way of Life"
5

Collaboration with Godzilla & Phantom Siita in the Spotlight: Ryosuke Matsui of "ha | za | ma" Talks About "Fashion as a Way of Life"

PHILOSOPHY
CONCEPT VIDEO
"fashion tech news" Unveils New Logo & Concept Video
PICKUP CONTENTS
Artisan
Delivering content that shares the value of Japanese crafts, linking past to future.

CATEGORIES
BUSINESSRESEARCHPHILOSOPHYCULTUREBEAUTYINFO
SPECIAL CONTENT
FEATURESSERIESPROJECTSEVENTSARTISANABOUT US
Follow Us
©️ZOZO NEXT, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
fashion tech news is a registered trademark of ZOZO, Inc.
CATEGORIES
businessBUSINESSresearchRESEARCHphilosophyPHILOSOPHYcultureCULTUREbeautyBEAUTYinfoINFO
SPECIAL CONTENT
featuresFEATURESseriesSERIESprojectsPROJECTSeventsEVENTSMy adventure at the SHIGARAKI CERAMIC CULTURAL PARK（Catherine GIANOLA）ARTISANAbout usABOUT US
Follow Us
CONTACT
If you have any questions or enquiries, please enter your details in the form below.
Enquiry item必須

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic.
For further information please read our Cookie Policy.