Warning: Scary Statistics Ahead! 🐜

#1 - Vector-borne illnesses account for about 17% of all infectious diseases! - WHAT… 🤯

#2 - 80% of the world’s population (pretty good chance that’s you and me in that 80%) is at risk for contracting one or more vector-borne diseases. 😱

#3 - There are over 800 tick species in the world and only 4 tick vaccines. There are no approved tick vaccines in North America. 🦠

The stats are rising and NOT in our favor. There’s a major lack of vaccines available for vector-borne illnesses. Well, shit... Now what? 😳

Keeping It Real: Your Options for Insect Protection

Ensuring you’re properly protected from insects that can cause harm should be a priority. Here are your options:

1. Bug Spray ❌

If you enjoy sticky arms & chemicals sprayed on your body... 🦟

2. Treat Your Own Clothing ❌

If you’re 1000% sure you won’t come in contact with it in your garage (or inhale fumes) and are comfortable with disposing of the excess liquids when you’re done... sure Karen, go for it. 😬

3. Hope You Don’t Get Bitten ❌

Remember now, 800 ticks vs. 4 tick vaccines… 😩

4. Wear Clothing with Insect Repellency Built-In ✅

Ding ding ding! - We have a winner! 🎉

But seriously, TEREN, why are you freaking me out?!

Don’t Worry, Our Lightweight Traveler Pants Are Here to Save the Day!

Our Lightweight Traveler Pants have long-lasting bug repellent built into them at our factories so you don’t have to worry about messing with any chemicals AND can feel safe on the trail or out in the wild. 🏞️

We get a lot of questions about our long-lasting bug repellency, how it works, and how safe it is. So, we decided to answer all your questions with resources so you can wear the best Traveler Pants with confidence! Alright nerds, enjoy below! 😉

The Science Behind Our Bug-Repellent Clothing

What is it, and what does it do?

Our long-lasting insect repellency is achieved through a permethrin clothing dip done by Burlington Fabrics’ No Fly Zone program. Here’s the lowdown:

• Permethrin is a man-made chemical created using the chemical makeup of the chrysanthemum flower family.
• Chrysanthemums have a natural bug repellency that shoos insects away before they get a chance to make contact or bite/sting.
• Permethrin-treated fabric replicates this effect, repelling bugs before they even make it to the surface of the clothing.

TL;DR: Our clothing has a permethrin dip that uses the chrysanthemum flower’s natural bug-repelling properties. Bugs are repelled before making it to the surface of your clothes.

Is it toxic or safe to wear?

Our insect repellent is non-toxic! And not just non-toxic, but significantly safer than your typical DEET that goes directly on the skin. How, you may ask?

• Derived from Nature: It’s derived from a natural insect repellent found in certain chrysanthemum plants, working as a contact repellent that affects insects' nervous systems to shoo them away before they can even think about biting or stinging.
• CDC Approved: "With rising numbers of insect-borne diseases, permethrin-treated garments are becoming an increasingly important part of protecting against bites," says Nelson Bebo. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using permethrin-treated garments along with other precautions to reduce the risk of bites. 

TL;DR: Our insect repellent is non-toxic and worry-free. It’s a contact repellent that affects insects’ nervous systems before they can land on you and bite/sting. The CDC recommends using EPA-registered permethrin clothing as bug repellency to combat rising levels of insect-borne illnesses.

Check out videos on Burlington Fabrics’ No Fly Zone technology here.

Say Goodbye to Bug Bites with TEREN

Here at TEREN, we like to hit the trails and enjoy the outdoors stress-free, and we hope to share that through our Lightweight Traveler Pants and their safe bug-repellency feature. Snag your pair today through the link below and kiss those bug bites goodbye! 🌿

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