Antibite™ is a technology for treating textiles with an insect repellent. The basis of Antibite™ is IR3535, a substance that has been on the market for over 30 years and is based on a natural amino acid. Now a research team at the University of Minho in Portugal has found a way to use nanotechnology to make IR3535 stick to clothing. This technology is what we call Antibite™.

Insects use smell to navigate their way through nature. IR3535 is based on a natural amino acid that sends a scent message to insects to keep their distance. Because Antibite™ is repellent and not controlling, the insects do not develop resistance to it, nor does it inhibit reproduction, as is the case with most traditional insecticides. The substance does not cause skin irritation, is not absorbed by the body, is odorless and has no side effects. It is also environmentally friendly and harmless to mammals and fish.

Antibite™ is applied with nanotechnology directly to our finished garments by our partner in Portugal. As it penetrates the fibers of the textile, the effectiveness of the agent increases and the effect lasts for up to 80 washes.

With Antibite™ you don't need to use any other mosquito or insect repellents. Because the active ingredient is in your clothes, you always have the protection on you. The quality or appearance of the clothing is not affected by the application and Antibite™ remains effective for at least 80 washes. The product is completely environmentally friendly, which means that protection is not at the expense of nature or mammals.