Trekitt, the UK outdoor retailer famed for its bespoke advice on all things outdoor is taking skin protection to another level this summer with its extensive range of Royal Robbins outdoor apparel.  An effective shield from bitey insects and beaming sunshine the Bug Barrier™ clothing is perfect for tackling hot conditions and exposed routes during the summer.

How it works
The Royal Robbins Bug Barrier™ collection uses Insect Shield® technology which is bonded to the fabric.  This prevents bitey insects like mosquitoes and ticks from penetrating your skin yet preserves the intrinsic qualities of the fabric like comfort and functionality.  The range comprises an extensive collection of apparel from top to toe (hats, shirts, tees, trousers and socks). 

“Not all insects bite through clothes like mosquitoes and ticks do” says Lorna Preston, marketing manager at Trekitt, “whilst mosquitoes can sear through clothing with their syringe-like-bite, midges for example, can’t bite through clothing.  In these cases, just covering up exposed areas will protect you”.

Don’t want to fork out for new clothing?  Trekitt recommends the following to keep your skin bite-free this summer:

• Change your fabric: either plump for specialist bug-repellent clothing or go for clothes made from denim, woold, velvet or ripstop nylon (although we appreciate that it might be too hot to go for these types of fabric this summer!)
• Don’t go skintight: Avoid thin or tight-fitting fabrics
• Avoid bright colours: Wear colours that mosquitoes avoid like white, blue, green and purple. And anything that is vaguely blood coloured – like cyan, orange or red – avoid!
• Fume them out: Bugs tend to turn their noses up at heady scents such as citronella, clove, lavender, peppermint, lemongrass or rosemary.