SPRING / SUMMER 2012

MADE TO PROTECT
ANTI-INSECT
SUN GUARD
There aren’t many feelings that compare with
the excitement and anticipation of planning
your next big adventure. Yet despite the best
planning, even dream trips can be afflicted
by the buzzing of biting insects or the pain
of a sunburn. How can you protect yourself
on your travels?
BugsAway ® clothing keeps you protected
head-to-toe from the hum of a mosquito
without the constant upkeep and potential
health risks of traditional insect repellants.
Permethrin, the active ingredient in the
technology Insect Shield, ® is invisible,
odorless and tightly bonded to the fabric
fibers, lasting the expected lifetime of the
garment (up to 70 washes). It effectively
repels mosquitoes (including those carrying
West Nile virus and malaria), ticks, ants,
flies, chiggers and midges (‘no-see-ums’).
Permethrin-treated apparel is recommended
by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the World Health Organization,
the National Institute for Occupational
Health and Safety, and the American
Academy of Family Physicians.
While bugs are not generally in your plans,
the sun almost always is. Sun protection
is particularly important at the equator, on
high elevations, and on the water or snow.
Sunscreen is a key ingredient in protection,
yet it washes off easily and leaves skin
greasy. Sun protective clothing saves skin
from both burning UVB rays and cancer
causing UVA rays, which not all lotions guard
against, and never wipes off. With ratings
from UPF 15 to 50, finding the perfect level
of protection is easy and lets you pack less
and enjoy your adventure without having to
worry about exposure.
ExOfficio clothes are designed for
comfortable performance to enhance your
travels. The durability and protection
delivers the comfort, allowing you to
face the elements and focus entirely on
the adventure.
Leaf cutter ants going about their work in Parque
Nacional Natural Tayrona, Colombia.
3 For more information visit exofficio.com or call 1-800-644-7303 4