| Are Ztop products validated? Yes, studies have been conducted by the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. The assay demonstrates the effectiveness remains after at least 100 washes. How long do Ztop Products remain active? A second study by the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine investigated unused samples with after two year for manufacturing. No loss of active ingredient was detected. Are ZTop products safe for children? Yes, the amounts of repellent are negligible; however, if it is detected an allergic reaction to stop their use. I have an open would, will Ztop products aggravate it? There is no evidence. Do Ztop clothing need to be washed separately from other clothes? It is adviced to wash separately but it is not required. What is T-shirt radius of protection? Studies indicate that a Ztop t-shirt reduces mosquito bites by 100% compared to non-treated T-shirts. Additionally, the study demonstrated that the area not covered (e.g. head) has a reduction of 91.7% from mosquito bites compared to a standard T-shirt. The study suggests that the radius of protections is 30cm from the source. Do Ztop products remain effective in climates with high humidity or torrential rains? Yes, the repellent action is not affected by humidity or rain. Reduction in repellent effectiveness noticed after washing with detergent. Efficacy remains after at least 100 washes. You can infuse repellent to other branded shirts that are untreated? Yes! Are there any known side effects? There have not been any reported cases, most likely due to the very low concentrations. |