Insect Shield repellent apparel provides long-lasting, effective and convenient personal insect protection to help battle insects some of which may carry diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Insect Shield Repellent Apparel has been registered to repel mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums). The active ingredient in Insect Shield is so tightly bonded to the fabric fibers that it retains effective repellency throughout the lifetime of the product.
This garment has been treated with the Insect Shield process, which provides protection against insects. The active ingredient is permethrin, 0.52% by weight, i.e. 5.2 g/kg of treated material. When permethrin is bonded to the garment with the Insect Shield process, it attaches to the fabric and does not wash out. Insect Shield or any other insect repellent product cannot guarantee complete protection against insects or insect bites.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not dry clean, as dry cleaning removes the active ingredient. Do not re-treat with other permethrin-based products. Do not use for any purpose other than the one intended. Do not use the product contrary to the product label. At the end of its life, the garment can be disposed of as mixed waste. Permethrin may cause skin sensitisation.
Product text updated 9.10.2026.
