2024.05.23

Insect Repellent for Children: DEET-Free Wearable Insect Repellent Clothing "CAYA"

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With the increase in warm days, opportunities to go out have also risen. While good weather is enjoyable, concerns about the sun and insects also accompany it. Many people especially pay close attention to insect repellent measures for their children.

One solution to such worries is wearable insect repellent clothing. By applying insect repellent processes to clothing, one can protect against insects without having to spray on the skin, resulting in a product born from "revolutionary insect repellent technology." This lineup of wearable insect repellent clothing is the "CAYA" brand, developed by Emlord Co., Ltd.

We spoke with Kazunari Ishizu, the general manager of the company, about the appeal, development background, and future outlook of CAYA.

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Kazunari Ishizu

Emlord Co., Ltd. CAYA General Manager
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When playing at the park or outside, annoying and bothersome insects like mosquitoes and ticks can be a concern. Depending on a child's constitution, bites from such insects can lead to itching or skin irritation.

Many insect repellent sprays contain DEET, which is a pesticide ingredient. Hence, many parents are hesitant to use insect repellent sprays on their children, and many children dislike the unique smell of the sprays, making it difficult for parents to take easy measures.

"When I was thinking it would be great if there were stylish kids' wear that could eliminate such worries, I learned about the revolutionary 'DEET-Free' 'Insect Shield Processing.' When I conveyed my thoughts to Insect Shield, our collaboration materialized, and the 'CAYA' brand was launched in 2016."

"This technology is the first in the category of insect repellent wear and gear to be registered with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in the U.S., with a safety rating of 'Hazard Classification 4,' the highest level.

"'Insect Shield Processing,' which makes it difficult for annoying insects to approach, has been adopted in the clothing of the U.S. Army and Marines, demonstrating its durability and safety on a global standard.

"This effect continues as long as the expected life of the fabric endures and provides odorless and tasteless insect repellent effects. The effectiveness does not change even if the fabric gets sweaty or wet.

"It has been proven through many official tests, such as the 'Knockdown Test' and 'WHO Tube Test,' which scientifically measure insect repellent effects, that its effects persist even after 70 washes (the expected fabric life). This 70-wash durability is much more robust compared to other processing technologies."

Insect Repellent Effect
(1) Annoying small-legged insects approach the 'Insect Shield Processing' clothing.
(2) The insects sense an unpleasant component from their legs and escape.