Phase III evaluation of the insecticidal efficacy and durability of a deltamethrin-treated polypropylene long-lasting net LifeNet®, in comparison with long-lasting nets made from polyester and polyethylene: study protocol

Table 2 Characteristics of three LN brands distributed in the study

LLIN Brand	Manufacturer	Fabric	Deltamethrin Concentration	A.I. Application	Denier	Av. Mesh Size Per cm²	Bursting Strength (kPa)	Colour	Size (cm)	WHOPES Recommendation	References
LifeNet®	Bayer CropScience, Germany	Polypropylene	340 mg/m²	Incorporated into fibres	100	21–29	450	White	W190 × L180 × H 150	Interim (2011)	[26]
PermaNet® 2.0	Vestergaard Frandsen, Switzerland	Polyester	55 mg/m²	Resin coating	100	24	250–350	Blue	W190 × L180 × H 150	Full (2008)	[35]
Polyethylene LN	Bestnet A/C, Denmark	Polyethylene	63 mg/m²	Incorporated into fibres	110	21	540	White	W190 × L180 × H 150	Withdrawn (2014)	[46]

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