Abstract
Mosquitoes and other biting arthropods transmit diseases worldwide, causing over 700,000 deaths each year, and costing about 3 billion annually for Aedes species alone. These insects also pose a significant threat to agricultural animals. While clothing could provide a simple solution to vector-borne diseases, modern textiles do not effectively block mosquito bites. To address this issue, we have designed three micro-resolution knitted structures, with five adjustable parameters, that can block bites. These designs were integrated into a computer numerical control knitting robot for mass production of bite-blocking garments with minimal human labor. We then quantified the comfort of blocking garments. Our knits enable individuals to protect themselves from insects amidst their day-to-day activities without impacting the environment.
One Sentence Summary We create micro-resolution mosquito bite blocking knits produced by robotic manufacturing to protect humans against vector-borne disease.
Competing Interest Statement
The authors have filed an international patent.
Footnotes
↵† Co-First Authorship
The author order was corrected.