DAWA®PLUS is Tana Netting’s long-lasting insecticidal mosquito net (LN). DAWA®PLUS is made from 100% polyester and is treated with deltamethrin insecticide, which repels, knocks down and kills mosquitoes, reducing the risk of malaria transmission and ensuring a good night’s sleep. The insecticide on DAWA®PLUS remains effective for over 20 washes, offering durable protection. Unlike conventional insecticide treated nets (ITNs), which must be re-treated every four to five washes, DAWA®PLUS requires no re-treatment over the lifetime of the net.
Highlights
- Repels and kills mosquitoes, even after 20 or more washes
- Durable protection from malaria that requires no re-treatment
- Ready-to-use: no need to air out before use
- Worker and environment-friendly
- Available in a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes
Public-private partnership
In response to calls by the international malaria community to scale up production of LNs, in 2003, Tana Netting, NetMark (a project of USAID) and Bayer Environmental Science formed a public-private partnership to develop an innovative, mechanized LN application process. Since production started in December 2005, DAWA®PLUS has helped over 2 million people in 25 countries on five continents get a good night's sleep free from malaria. Key customers have included malaria control projects run by ministries of health, NGOs, USAID and UN agencies, as well as military forces and travel suppliers.
Quality Assurance
Tana Netting performs stringent quality assurance at every step of the production process. Quality assurance teams inspect all incoming fabric and perform random inspections of net dimensions and sewing quality to ensure compliance with the World Health Organization (WHO) netting material specifications. Tana Netting's in-house laboratory tests all chemicals for consistency upon arrival at the factory and verifies the active ingredient content on post-production net samples.
We also offer untreated and standard insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) treated with deltamethrin or permethrin. Our nets come in a wide range of sizes, colors and shapes for health and decorative applications. Untreated nets provide a basic level of protection, while ITNs are efficacious against malaria mosquitoes for up to six washes.
DAWA®PLUS is a World Health Organization (WHO) standard polyester mosquito net as described by the WHO report, “Technical consultation on specifications and quality control of netting materials and mosquito nets” (Geneva, December 2005).
Download the DAWA®PLUS brouchure
Download the WHO Specifications and Evaluations for Public Health Pesticides
Chemical
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Deltamethrin |
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Dosage |
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80 mg/m2 |
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Falls within the acceptable tolerance for active ingredient content as set by FAO and WHO |
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Wash resistance |
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Long-lasting protection for over 20 washes |
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Odor |
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Odorless |
Fabric
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100% polyester, multi-filament |
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Warp knitted |
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| Denier: |
75 or 100 |
ISO Standard 2060 |
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| Mesh: |
Minimum 156 holes/inch2 or 25 holes/cm2 |
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| Suspension: |
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Six fabric loops or six rust-free aluminium rings for easy suspension |
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| Conical |
Spring ring |
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Dimensional
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Shrinkage less than 5% |
ISO Standard 5077 |
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| Bursting strength: |
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ISO Standard 2960 |
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250 KPa |
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| 100 denier |
350 KPa |
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ISO Standard 3801 |
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30g/m2 |
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| 100 denier |
40g/m2 |
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| Colors: |
White, blue, pink and green. Custom colors available upon request. |
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| Heat setting: |
Fabric is heat-set to prevent shrinkage after washing. |
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| Fire safety: |
Meets USA fire safety regulations (16 C.F.R. § 1610-CS 191-53) |
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MSDS available upon request |
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Packaging
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Each DAWA®PLUS is individually packaged in a high quality plastic package with usage instructions in English, French and Portuguese. Custom packaging, including other languages and materials, is available subject to terms and conditions. DAWA®PLUS is shipped in pressed bales of 25, 50 or 100 units. |
Rectangular Nets
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Width (cm) |
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Single |
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70 |
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180 |
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150 |
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Double |
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100 |
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180 |
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150 |
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Family |
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130 |
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180 |
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150 |
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L-Family |
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160 |
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180 |
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150 |
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X-Family |
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190 |
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180 |
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150 |
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Other sizes available on request
Conical Nets
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Single |
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850 |
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220 |
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56 |
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Double |
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1050 |
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220 |
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56 |
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X-Large |
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1250 |
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220 |
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65 |
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Other sizes available on request
Studies Commissioned by Tana Netting
Comparative Washing Retention Index Results PSB Corporation Singapore 13 November 2006 Study of washing effect on total deltamethrin content on two polyester long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets (LLINs) -- DawaPlus
®* and Permanet
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Independent Third Party Studies
Laboratory Evaluation of Two Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets PNG Institute of Medical Research November 2006 A brief report of the results of the laboratory evaluation of two LLINs (DawaPlus
®* and another anonymous net) carried out in the entomology laboratories of the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (Madang) to test the efficacy after 0, 10, 15, 20 and 25 washes.
* DawaPlus® is a registered trademark of Tana Netting Company Limited
** Permanet® is a registered trademark of Vestergaard-Frandsen Corporation
DAWA®PLUS, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LNs), are produced in a unique end-of-the-line treatment process developed in a public-private partnership between Tana Netting, NetMark (a project of USAID) and Bayer Environmental Science. Our closed treatment system ensures a safe and comfortable working environment and has zero impact on the environment. The treatment technology can be easily transferred to existing net manufacturing operations, and Tana Netting is exploring options with its partners to develop this vital technology on the African continent.
The Tana Netting Factory
DAWA®PLUS is produced at Tana Netting's state-of-the-art production facility conveniently located in Chonburi province, about an hour outside of Bangkok, near Thailand's main air and sea ports.
The Tana Netting factory has been built with the comfort and safety of our employees in mind - workers enjoy a bright, airy and green environment, with plenty of spaces to relax. Daily lunch and transportation are provided free of charge.
Step 1: Laying and Cutting
After netting material is received at the factory and inspected by the Quality Assurance Team, the Laying and Cutting Team carefully measures and cuts the fabric to meet stringent specifications for each net. QA inspectors randomly check the dimensions of the pieces at this stage to ensure that high levels of quality are achieved.
Step 2: Sewing
DAWA®PLUS LNs are treated at the end of the line. This means that our sewing staff never handle chemically-treated textiles. Tana Netting's sewing department uses top-of-the-line equipment to produce our rectangular and conical nets. Regular Quality Assurance inspections ensure that net dimensions and seam strengths meet Tana Netting's rigorous quality standards.
Step 3: Treatment
3E Impregnation Technology has been applied in our treatment process. DAWA
®PLUS LNs are treated in a washer/dryer system placed at the end of the production line. This closed system ensures a consistent quality product, eliminates insecticide odors from the factory, and ensures that no chemicals are released into the environment. In addition, treating DAWA
®PLUS during the post-production phase means that the technology is easily transferred to existing operations.
Step 4: Packaging
After treatment, DAWA®PLUS LNs are folded and packed into high-quality plastic packaging and compressed into convenient, compact bales of 25, 50 or 100 units. Tana Netting's small bale sizes means that Tana Netting is able to ship up to 30% more than other LN manufacturers, enabling more product to reach consumers more quickly and saving donors and companies money on shipping costs.
