Sawyer Permethrin 24oz Trigger Spray for Clothing

When you’re outside, your clothing and gear are your first line of defense—and Sawyer Permethrin makes that defense dramatically stronger. Treating your shirts, pants, socks, shoes, and tents with Permethrin gives you proven, long-lasting protection against ticks and mosquitoes, including those that carry Lyme disease, West Nile, and Zika. It’s an easy upgrade that keeps you safer on the trail, at camp, or in the backyard, and it lasts for up to six weeks or six wash cycles. Stock up today and stay protected—and don’t forget, Quest offers free shipping on orders over $99.

For use on clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear, Sawyer Permethrin repels or kills disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease), mosquitoes (West Nile and Zika viruses) and more than 55 other kinds of insects. Perfect for camping, backpacking, hunting, travel, backyard BBQs, picnics, and more, Permethrin insect and tick repellent adds an odorless layer of protection to shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, tents, netting, and other outdoor, camping, hunting, and travel gear.

A University of Rhode Island study (2011) found that people wearing Permethrin-treated shoes and socks were 73.6 times less likely to have a tick bite than those wearing untreated footwear. Using it on outdoor gear also helps reduce the mosquito population in your camp and prevents ticks from attaching to you. Permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) of exposure to sun and air or 6 washings.

Specially formulated not to stain or damage your clothing, other fabrics, gear, and equipment, it's odorless after drying and is as effective as 100% DEET. To apply, spray Permethrin directly onto clothing and gear with a slow sweeping motion, keeping the bottle about 6 to 8 inches away, and treating each side of the garment for about 30 seconds.

The EPA recommends using 4.5 ounces of Permethrin to spray each outfit (consisting of shirt, pants, and socks). Maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for the skin.

Ways to Use
Add a layer of protection to your clothing and gear with Permethrin insect and tick repellent spray — perfect for use on shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, boots, sleeping bags, tents, netting, when outdoors, camping, hunting, or on travel.

Bonded to Fabric
Once your treatment of Sawyer Permethrin has fully dried and bonded with your fabric fibers, the amount that can come out via physical contact or water exposure is indeterminately small. It is extended UV exposure or the heavy agitation of a washing machine that degrades the insect repellent treatment much like the dye in a t-shirt.

The EPA recommends using 4.5 ounces of Permethrin to spray each outfit, Treats 5 outfits

Protection from Diseases
Repels mosquitoes which may carry the Zika Virus, Yellow Fever, Dengue, and Chikungunya. Repels and kills ticks which may carry Lyme Disease

Odorless after Drying
Sawyer Permethrin is 100% odorless after drying. It does not harm any fabrics or finishes and can be applied to fabrics as sensitive as silk.

73.6x Protection
Reduce likelihood of a tick bite by 73.6 times by treating shoes and socks with Permethrin (University of Rhode Island study - 2011).

FAQ

Is Sawyer Permethrin safe for clothing and gear?

Yes. Once dry, it’s safe for all fabrics, including technical gear and delicate materials like silk. It won’t stain or damage finishes.

How long does a treatment last?

Up to 6 weeks of outdoor exposure or 6 wash cycles, whichever comes first.

Can I use Permethrin directly on my skin?

No. Permethrin is for clothing and gear only. For skin, use Sawyer Picaridin or another topical repellent.

Is it really odorless?

Yes. After drying completely, it leaves no scent, even on sensitive clothing.

How many outfits can one bottle treat?

Using the EPA recommendation of 4.5 oz per outfit, a standard bottle treats up to 5 full outfits.

Does it work on tents and sleeping bags?

Absolutely. It bonds to fabrics on tents, sleeping bags, and netting just like clothing, adding a valuable layer of campsite protection.

Is it effective against ticks?

Very. Studies show a dramatic reduction in tick bites—up to 73.6x lower risk when applied to shoes and socks.