Description
Insect Shield® technology converts clothing and gear into long-lasting, effective, and convenient insect protection. The active ingredient in Insect Shield®, Permethrin, is so tightly bonded to the fabric fibers that it retains effective repellency through the expected life of the product. The repellency is EPA-registered to last through 70 launderings. This is also well beyond the life of most performance fabric commonly used in the technical-apparel industry.
The EPA requires extensive effectiveness testing to prove a product’s ability to repel insects. Many species and varieties of these insects have been tested, including those that can carry dangerous diseases (Lyme, malaria, Dengue fever and Zika virus).
Insect Shield® products are appropriate for use by the entire family with no restrictions for use.
If you are in areas/countries with malaria or with lots of mosquitoes, it is important to also use insect repellent, preferably a long-acting one, on bare skin.
Permethrin treated apparel is recommended by the following agencies:
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
- The American Academy of Family Physicians
- The Public Health Agency of Canada
Normal home laundering is recommended. Do not dry clean.
