HeiQ, a leader in textile innovation creating some effective, durable, and high-performance textile effects, has launched its new HeiQ Bug Guard technology for durable mosquito and insect protection at the ongoing apparel show ISPO Munich 2017, from February 5 to 8, in Germany.
The HeiQ Bug Guard technology is said to transform clothing into a protective shield against disease-carrying vectors like mosquitoes and bug bites and consequently decrease the likelihood of infection with life-threatening diseases such as Zika, Malaria and Dengue. This durable textile finishing technology is also used on every-day apparel and home textiles, such as mattresses, reports the company.
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HeiQ Bug Guard also repels ticks, dust mites, bed bugs and carpet beetles. The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (TPH) has tested and proven its efficiency and durability up to 100 washings. The company offers the exposure test – TL 830 50331 and the High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) test to define its efficacy. Also, it is applicable to all textile fibre types except for 100 per cent polypropylene and complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
