Sloggers® Garden Outfitters Launches Insect Repellent Hats & Accessories Collection Featuring Insect Shield® Repellent Technology
EPA-registered Insect Shield® Repellency lasts through 70 launderings
MAY 2008 – Two of the primary concerns gardeners face when working outdoors is exposure to harsh, unrelenting sun and pesky, potentially dangerous insects. That is why Sloggers Garden Outfitters teamed up with Insect Shield to develop a collection of insect repellent gardening hats and accessories which debuted at this year's National Hardware Show. The Insect Shield® products from Sloggers also provide UPF 50+ sun protection, meaning that they block more than 98% of the sun’s harmful rays.
Sloggers products with Insect Shield:
The Sloggers brand, known for its popular garden clogs and other quality garden apparel, will offer innovative Insect Shield® Repellent Technology in a number of Sloggers products. Insect Shield’s patent-pending process binds insect repellent permethrin to fabric to repel mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, midges and no-see-ums. This helps protect against insects that can carry West Nile virus, Lyme disease, malaria and other insect-borne diseases, many of which are on the rise.
Insect Shield, LLC, was granted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration of its insect-repellent apparel in 2003 – the first-ever EPA-registered insect-repellent clothing – and it has become a significant component in the outdoor industry.
The odorless insect protection provided by Insect Shield apparel lasts through 70 launderings: the typical lifetime of a garment. The active ingredient is permethrin, a human-made version of a natural insect repellent found in certain chrysanthemum plants, such as the African Daisy. Permethrin has been successfully used in the United States since 1977, with an excellent safety record. Insect Shield’s EPA registration does not restrict use of the apparel. Products can be worn by infants, children of all ages, and women who are pregnant or nursing. Wearing Insect Shield apparel reduces the need for topical repellents.
“We are thrilled to be working with Sloggers to bring insect repellency to the gardening industry, says Jason Griffin, Insect Shield executive VP. “Sloggers Insect Shield products offer the ideal fusion of function and style. Now gardeners will be able to look great and stay protected from bugs and the sun while enjoying their time in the outdoors.”
Gardening continues to emerge in mainstream America as one of the top leisure pastimes. The National Gardening Association (NGA) reports that an average of 80 million U.S. households – three out of four – have participated in one or more types of do-it-yourself lawn and garden activities annually for the last five years.
“Hats and accessories with insect repellency built in are a wonderfully convenient method of bug protection for gardeners,” says David Hoyt, president, Sloggers Garden Outfitters. “We’re excited to offer this great advantage to our customers.”
About Insect Shield Technology:
In July 2003, Insect Shield, LLC, introduced the first EPA-registered insect-repellent apparel. Insect Shield® Repellent Apparel technology provides effective, invisible and odorless protection against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums) through 70 launderings. The Insect Shield® Repellent Gear technology is proven to repel mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and fleas through six months of constant exposure to weathering (sun/rain). Insect Shield apparel categories include outdoor, golf, hunting, fishing, and equestrian. Insect Shield gear products categories include camping, patio, beach, pet, and equestrian. Insect Shield technology has the potential to be an important tool in the battle against insect-borne diseases and improve the health of people worldwide. In partnership with a number of agencies and international relief organizations, the Insect Shield technology is being used for apparel and other items that people use daily to aid in protection against insects. For more information visit www.insectshield.com
About Sloggers Garden Outfitters:
Principle Plastics, the sole owner of the Sloggers® brand, is a 55-year-old manufacturer of footwear items. All Sloggers garden clogs are made on premise, in the Los Angeles, CA area, using highly sophisticated injection molding machines designed and built in Italy. Sloggers also offers a variety of garden hats, apparel and accessories. Several Sloggers hat and accessory styles offer protective qualities such as 50+ UPF protection from the sun and insect repellency.
Sloggys Ultra Lites - New Comfortable, Colorful, Cool Clogs
Nov. 2006 - Sloggers®, the leader in garden footwear, introduces new SLOGGYS lightweight vented clogs. Made from a unique rubber/EVA compound, SLOGGYS are soft to cushion feet and have lots of vents to help keep feet cool.
SLOGGYS features the distinctive Sloggers butterfly logo as the vent design. SLOGGYS come in wonderful colors and are an attractive shoe for days on the go or when you're just relaxing. Further, they come in FULL SIZES for a superior fit and comfort.
Features and Benefits
- Women's sizes 6-10 - A wider range of sizes for a more comfortable fit
- Large open area - numerous vents for excellent air flow and dryness
- EVA/Rubber - the soft comfort of EVA and the bounce and durability of rubber
- Fun colors - Pea Pod (shown), Blue Monday, Poppy, Petal Pink
- MSRP $21.99
Colorful, Convenient Sloggers Tote Bags
Jan. 2006 - NEW! Try our brand new braided tote bag! Comes in two colors; light brown and dark brown, which match our braided hats. This tote is great for everything! Made of braided nylon with faux leather trim and handles, it's really tough! You can stuff and overstuff this tote with your, well...stuff!
It has one roomy pocket with a snap closure and an inner liner that can be pulled up and closed with a drawstring so, when you do overstuff, nothing can fall out. Can be used as casual purse or to carry just about anything. Oh, did we mention? It matches our braided hats!
Available in Light Brown or Dark Brown
Our Hats Offer 50+ UPF Sun Protection
Wide Brim HatSloggers garden hats have been independently tested and rated at UPF50+, providing the highest level of sun protection possible. Our hats are an excellent way to be "sun smart" and enjoy a wonderful day in the garden.
The Centers for Disease Control has a special Choose Your Cover website detailing sun protection methods, including wearing a hat. Sloggerwear hats block more than 99% of harmful UVA and UVB damaging rays, which can cause skin cancer and premature aging. The following Sloggerwear hats have been rated UPF 50+: Bucket Hat, Wide Brim Hat and our new Nylon Sport Hat.
