Online - August 02, 2004

Buzz Kill

Bug Proof Clothing

Not to state the obvious, but mosquitoes suck.

And what sucks almost as much are the smelly, toxic chemicals you use to keep them away.

A better method: Ex Officio’s Buzz Off bug-repellent clothing, a line of shirts, socks, pants, tops, hooded sweatshirts, and accessories imbued with a synthetic ingredient derived from the chrysanthemum plant that wards off mosquitoes, ants, ticks, and flies. Registered by the Environmental Protection Agency, the little numbers keep their punch for as many as 25 washings. The array of comfy cotton blends and adorable designs (love the convertible cargo pants that turn into shorts) will fit well with your stylish wardrobe. The perfect way to keep undesirable pests at bay.

Well, those of the insect variety, anyway.

Available online at exofficio.com.