Re:This tiny, wearable patch makes you invisible to mosquitos
by ewams on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @09:53PM
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From the linked article it is unclear if the chemicals are absorbed into the body or not. From the horse's mouth:
"Kite Patch is designed for clothing, not skin. A few news articles did get it wrong – but our technology is designed to be placed on clothing, baby carriers, backpacks, Camelbacks and other outdoor gear (for outdoor enthusiasts), etc. Kite is NOT a skin patch."
"Kite Patch is designed for clothing, not skin. A few news articles did get it wrong – but our technology is designed to be placed on clothing, baby carriers, backpacks, Camelbacks and other outdoor gear (for outdoor enthusiasts), etc. Kite is NOT a skin patch."
Source: http://www.kitepatch.com about 5 pages down.
Manufacture's website: http://olfactorlabs.com