Insect Proof
Our Insect Proof Concept is the optimal answer for the production of insect repellent clothing and can be applied to all fibre types. It’s therefore no surprise that many manufacturers of fashion, sportswear and outdoor clothing are choosing to use our concept. We even use it extensively in producing military clothing and tents.
The active ingredient in our insect repellent textile treatment is permethrin. This substance is included on the World Health Organization (WHO) List of Essential Medicines as a pesticide with a public health function. Permethrin disrupts the function of insect nervous systems, providing the protective effect of the clothing.
Biocide regulations
The use of biocide products is subject to regulations. This means that only officially registered products may be sold in Europe. In some cases, textile manufacturers are also required to register their products. TANATEX is listed in the European Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012) as a ‘product supplier’ for permethrin (product type (PT) 18).
Up to 100 washes
The active ingredient in our Insect Proof Concept is a synthetic pyrethroid similar to the substance found in some flowers (such as chrysanthemums). Combining this synthetic pyrethroid with our unique binding agent ensures that the clothing retains its protective effect even after washing (up to 100 washes).
First choice for defence force applications
Permethrin-based insect repellent clothing has been the number one choice among the defence forces for decades. This is logical since they may come into contact with a wide variety of insect species. All around the world, defence force personnel wear uniforms treated with our high-quality repellent. It has even been approved in accordance with the German Army Standard: the most recognised quality standard for combat uniforms.
Need more answers?
When it comes to insect proof agents, permethrin is your weapon of choice. Although perfectly safe to people and animals, permethrin usage comes with many rules. These rules can be confusing, as they change over time and differ per region. This is why we wrote a white paper on everything you should know.
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