Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent for Clothing, Gear & Tents
Your Clothes Work Harder So You Don't Have To
Picture this: you're deep in the woods, on the water, or setting up camp at dusk — and not a single bug bothers you. Sawyer's Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent bonds directly to fabric fibers, creating an invisible shield that lasts up to 6 weeks or 6 washings. Treat it once, forget about it, and go enjoy the outdoors.
Dramatically Reduces Tick Bites
A University of Rhode Island study found that treating shoes and socks with Permethrin reduces the likelihood of a tick bite by 73.6 times. Treat your shoes, socks, pants, and jacket — and pair with Sawyer Picaridin topical repellent for maximum full-body protection.
Effective Against 55+ Insect Species
- Ticks carrying Lyme disease
- Mosquitoes carrying West Nile, Zika & Chikungunya viruses
- Chiggers, spiders, mites, and more
Safe for Clothing & All Your Gear
Fragrance-free when dry, Permethrin won't stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or outdoor gear. Safe to use on shirts, jackets, pants, socks, shoes, boots, sleeping bags, tents, and netting.
Perfect for Every Outdoor Adventure
Backpacking, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, backyard BBQs — this is the one treatment that goes on your gear so you can go anywhere. Each 18 oz aerosol treats 4 complete outfits.
Pro tip: Maximize protection by pairing with Sawyer Picaridin topical insect repellent for skin.
⭐ What Customers Are Saying
Outdoor enthusiasts and tick-conscious families say Sawyer Permethrin is a non-negotiable part of their gear prep — the University of Rhode Island study showing a 73.6x reduction in tick bites is frequently cited by customers who live in high-risk Lyme disease areas and take the threat seriously. Hikers, campers, and hunters appreciate that it's odorless once dry and doesn't affect the feel or performance of their clothing, and many customers say they treat every piece of outdoor gear at the start of the season and don't think about bugs again. The DEET-free formula is a key selling point for clean living families who want effective protection without chemical exposure on their skin.