DuraNet

Product Description

DuraNet is a long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) composed of polythylene (PE) yarn with alpha-cypermethrin insecticide incorporated into its fiber. It comes ready-to-use and does not require re-treatment. It has a long-lasting knock-down and mortality effect on disease transmitting vectors such as mosquitoes. It is available in different shapes, sizes and colors.

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Bestnet A/S (RealRelief), Clarke Mosquito Control

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced

Intellectural Property Type

Trademarked

User Provision Model

NGO's and donors can buy the product which is then distributed to the end user.

Distributions to Date Status

A manufacturing facility in Shanju, China is capable of producing 2 million nets a month, and 25 production facilities in Karur, India produce 1.5 million nets a month.

Bursting Strength (kPa)

>450

Denier

150

Expected lifespan (months, washes)

5 years

Insecticide content (g/kg)

5.8

Insecticide(s) used

Alphacypermethrin

Mesh (holes/cm^2)

Protection from insect entry (yes/no)

Yes

Retreatment required? (frequency)

Design Specifications

The DuraNet is available in three sizes: medium (fits one child and one adult), large (one to two children and one adult), and extra large (two adults and one to three children). It also has varied shapes available upon request; rectangular, circular, pyramidal, dome and hammock. It can be produced in any color at no extra cost. The different colors do not affect the performance, though field research showed darker colors are washed less often and therefore last longer. The standard available colors are dark blue, light blue, dark green, light green and white, and can be made with strips in two colors. The nets can be customized to have printed logo in two colors.

Technical Support

N/A

Replacement Components

Tears and holes can be mended.

Lifecycle

5 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets include lasting up to 5 years, avoiding health problems (such as skin or eye irritation) for users, better air flow, and repelling or killing mosquitos.

Vetted Performance Status