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

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

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

  1. *LLINs used in Interlaboratory Validation