Textile testing to assess the resistance to damage of long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria control and prevention

Table 1 LLIN products tested according to developed method and interlaboratory validation carried out on LLIN products marked with an asterisk

Nets	Filament type	Knitting pattern	Areal density (gˑm⁻²)	Mesh (holes/in²)	Linear density (Denier)
Net A	PE monofilament	Tulle	43	56	150
Net B*	PE monofilament	Tulle	43	80	150
Net C*	PET multifilament	Traverse	41	156	100
Net D	PET multifilament	Traverse	34	156	75
Net E	PET multifilament	Traverse	42	156	100
Net F*	PP multifilament	Traverse	45	156	100
Net G	PE monofilament	Tulle	45	136	118
Net H	PE monofilament	Tulle	47	136	150
Net I	PET multifilament	Traverse	42	156	100
Net J	PET multifilament	Traverse	33	156	75
Net K	PET multifilament	Marquisette	42	169	100
Net L*	PET multifilament	Traverse	42	156	100
Net M*	PE monofilament	Tulle	50	132	150
Net N	HDPE monofilament	Tulle	50	132	150

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