What is the Principle of Mosquito-repellent Fabric? Can it Really Repel Mosquitoes?

Mosquito-proof fabrics achieve the mosquito-proof effect by adding mosquito repellents to the fabrics or using fibers with mosquito-repellent functions. Generally, there are two ways to achieve this: adding mosquito repellents or using mosquito-repellent fibers.

Adding mosquito repellents: Some mosquito-proof fabrics will add mosquito repellents during the production process, such as DEET, Icaridin, etc. These mosquito repellents can release a special smell that interferes with the mosquito's olfactory system, making it difficult for mosquitoes to sense the presence of the human body, thereby achieving the purpose of repelling mosquitoes.

Use mosquito repellent fibers: Some mosquito repellent fabrics are made of fibers containing natural mosquito repellent ingredients, such as fibers containing plant extracts such as lemon eucalyptus oil and citronella oil. These plant extracts have natural mosquito repellent effects and are slowly released through the fibers to achieve a mosquito repellent effect.

Qualified mosquito-proof fabrics can really repel mosquitoes to a certain extent. Mosquito-proof fabrics that have been professionally tested and certified can usually achieve a high level of mosquito repellency under laboratory conditions. However, its actual mosquito-proof effect may be affected by many factors, such as the use time of the fabric, the number of washes, the ambient temperature and humidity, etc. With the increase in the use time and the number of washes, the mosquito repellent or mosquito repellent ingredients will gradually be lost, and the mosquito-proof effect may decrease. In addition, when the mosquito density is high or the environmental conditions are harsh, mosquito-proof fabrics may not be able to completely prevent all mosquito bites, but overall, it can effectively reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes and provide certain protection for outdoor activities.