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Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology

Section Symposium

DoD-funded Research to Transform Ideas into Advanced Products for Vector Control and Bite Prevention On-Demand Presentations

Whole garment knitting of military clothing with bite protection against mosquitoes and other arthropods

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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Elizabeth Kirkwood

    PhD Student
    North Carolina State University
    Raleigh, North Carolina

    • Co-author(s)

  • AW

    Andre West

    North Carolina State University
    Raleigh, North Carolina

  • RR

    R. Michael Roe

    William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor
    North Carolina State University
    Raleigh, North Carolina

    • Co-Author(s)

  • CA

    Charles Apperson

    North Carolina State University
    Raleigh, North Carolina

    • Co-author(s)

  • ED

    Emiel Den Hartog

    North Carolina State University
    Raleigh, North Carolina

This research demonstrates the benefits and capabilities of applying Wholegarment® knitting technologies (garments made without seams with little or no human labor) to design and produce bite-resistant garments. The U.S. Army uses knitted garments for both non-combat and combat wear, and these garments can be susceptible to vector insects. Presently, these garments can be coated with a repellant and or an insecticide, but these treatments in knits are not as durable and long-lasting as garments made from woven fabrics. Also, it has been noted that mosquitoes are also becoming increasingly resistant to some chemistries. The research includes a review of the requirements and performance of the current ACU garments with the selection of critical performance criteria, design, and fabric performance. The research has developed a fabrication model to aid in protecting personal by means of balancing the needs of human comfort and the performance criteria of vector protection for new knit fabrics and garments.