CNC Knitting Micro-Resolution Mosquito Bite Blocking Textiles
Beckmann, J. F.; Holt, B.; Oswalt, K.; England, A.; Murphy, R.; Owens, I.; Finney, M.; Wong, N.; Adhikari, S.; McCann, J.
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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 SummaryWe create micro-resolution mosquito bite blocking knits produced by robotic manufacturing to protect humans against vector-borne disease.
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