ROVINCE Coarse tick-protective fleece

Soft and comfortable

Practical as a mid-layer in a three-layer winter clothing system and as a lightweight outer layer in warmer weather.

The pleasantly soft fleece feels comfortable to wear, while its smart, sporty design suits every wearer.

Windproof front

Combining different fabrics makes the fleece more functional. The windproof front protects against cold winds, while the breathable back allows excess body heat to escape.

Full-length zip

The long front zip helps regulate the temperature between clothing layers. Open it when you get warm and close it when you feel cool. The high-quality YKK zip is durable.

High collar

A comfortable medium-height collar protects the neck against cold and wind.

Permethrin repels ticks

Rovince tick-protective clothing is impregnated with permethrin. This widely used substance has been included in various products for decades, including ointments, insect repellents and even mattresses and curtains, where it has an antiparasitic effect.

Permethrin is a naturally occurring substance found in chrysanthemums that is toxic to ticks but, in small quantities, has no harmful effects on humans.

When a tick lands on the protective clothing, it experiences what is known as a 'hot feet' effect and falls off the fabric.

This is a passive form of protection. The substance stays securely in the fabric and is not released spontaneously into the environment. The clothing therefore has no distinctive odour, and unlike spray-on insect repellents, the substance cannot be inhaled into the lungs.

Tick-protective clothing is recommended only when entering areas where exposure is likely. This reduces the need for washing and helps the tick protection last longer.

The clothing is manufactured in accordance with the World Health Organization's guidelines and requirements. Rovince clothing has been dermatologically tested and complies with the Dutch standard for specially impregnated fabrics (NEN-8333). All fabrics are also Öko-Tex certified and therefore safe for people and the environment.

Tick protection lasts for 100 washes

Rovince tick-protective clothing is manufactured using a unique method. Whereas finished garments are normally treated with the protective substance, Rovince applies it at an earlier stage of production. The fabric is impregnated first and the garment is made from that fabric afterwards.

This provides more effective and longer-lasting protection because the substance stays more firmly in the fabric and only a very small amount is lost with each wash. The tick protection lasts for as many as 100 washes.