To fullfill the customer need, AAC manufactures long lasting insect repellent textile based products under the NoBuzz® brand using the Bi-Ko slow release technology.
The competitive advantage of these products is they use a safe and natural insect repellent that renders products safe for the whole family including toddlers. The textile based products are washable for at least 25 washes or last 8 months in the open.
AAC manufactures the proprietary insect repellent fibre and combines it with cotton / wool / polyester /polyamide to manufacture the final repellent textile based products. These innovative products are currently distributed at the Kruger National Park under Tourvest Destination Retail, Mopani pharmacies in Nelspruit, NoBuzz® online shop and Takealot.com.
93% of outdoor mosquito bites by malaria transmitting mosquitoes are on the ankle and foot area. The customer need is to protect the lower limb area with a device that has a long-lasting repellent effect. This will greatly reduce the chance of getting infected with malaria.
With the country currently on level 1 lockdown and Easter holidays around the corner, South Africans have been warned to remain vigilant when travelling and avoid contracting any kind of illness that may cause instability to their immune system such as Malaria.
Scientists have discovered a new malaria mosquito variant in Africa. The new mosquito discovered in some cities on the continent has the potential to be devastating. Dr Mthokozisi Sibanda, the CEO of African Applied Chemical spoke with us.
