PermaNet® 3.0
The only long-lasting PBO LLIN with higher initial PBO concentration and retention throughout its expected useful life.
Description
Growing resistance to standard pyrethroid insecticides threatens gains in malaria control. PermaNet® 3.0 was developed to enhance deltamethrin efficacy by adding a synergist called piperonyl butoxide (PBO).
Key features
- Backed by 10 years of research — PermaNet® 3.0 technology ensures bioavailability of PBO and deltamethrin on the fabric surface over 3 years of useful life
- Studies showed that adding PBO resulted in a 20% reduction in malaria cases compared with pyrethroid-only nets
- PermaNet® 3.0 was WHO-prequalified in January 2018 (converted from WHOPES)
- PermaNet® 3.0 PBO LLINs are the world’s first new-generation nets manufactured for use in areas with high resistance levels
COMPARATIVE TABLE: PermaNet® vs Other Nets
|
FACTOR |
PERMANET® 2.0 |
PERMANET® 3.0 / DUAL |
OTHER NETS |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Useful life (with protection) |
More than 3 years |
More than 3 years |
Less than 1 year |
|
Insecticide |
Pyrethroid (deltamethrin) |
Deltamethrin + PBO / chlorfenapyr |
Not specified |
|
Number of washes supported |
More than 20 |
More than 20 |
Fewer than 5 |
|
Ability to kill mosquitoes |
✓ Yes |
✓ Yes (including resistant) |
✗ Limited |
|
High-risk areas |
✓ Suitable |
✓ Especially recommended |
✗ Not recommended |
|
WHO approved |
✓ Yes (2017) |
✓ Yes (2018 / 2023) |
✗ Usually not |
|
Controlled insecticide release |
✓ Yes |
✓ Yes |
✗ No |
|
Material |
100% polyester |
Polyester / polyethylene |
Standard fabric |
|
Capacity |
More than 4 people |
More than 4 people |
2 people |
|
Resistance to resistant mosquitoes |
For susceptible strains |
✓ High efficacy |
✗ None |
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Synergist: piperonyl butoxide (roof) | 25 g/kg + 25% |
| Synergist: piperonyl butoxide (sides) | Not applicable |
| Insecticide: deltamethrin (roof) | 4.0 g/kg + 25% |
| Insecticide: deltamethrin (sides) | 2.1 g/kg + 25% |
| Material (roof) | 100% polyethylene |
| Material (sides) | 100% polyester |
| Yarn (roof / sides) | 100 denier |
| Insecticide application (roof) | Incorporated |
| Insecticide application (sides) | Coated |
| Mesh (roof) | 15.5 holes/cm² |
| Mesh (sides) | 24 holes/cm² |
| Fabric weight (roof) | 32 g/m² |
| Fabric weight (sides) | 40 g/m² |
| Shelf life (storage) | 2 years at max. 40°C |
| PQT/VC reference no. | 005-002 |
