{"id":6833,"date":"2019-05-28T09:24:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T07:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/protection\/socks\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T10:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:52:21","slug":"socks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/mosquitoes-and-ticks\/protection\/socks\/","title":{"rendered":"Socks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_arrows=&#8221;off&#8221; show_pagination=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Anti-Insect socks&#8221; use_bg_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; use_text_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/careplus-bugsox.jpg&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15%||15%|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;18%||18%|&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;30%||30%|&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36&#8243; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;30&#8243; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; header_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.5em&#8221; header_text_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.6)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;cp_pb_page_content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;cp_pb_regular_post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Page Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; \/][et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;51&#8243; body_line_height_tablet=&#8221;2&#8243; separator_font_size_tablet=&#8221;51&#8243; separator_line_height_tablet=&#8221;2&#8243; link_font_size_tablet=&#8221;51&#8243; link_line_height_tablet=&#8221;2&#8243; linkhover_font_size_tablet=&#8221;51&#8243; linkhover_line_height_tablet=&#8221;2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; \/][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Inleiding&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Protective socks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Protecting your feet is an important factor in preventing bites and stings. Scientific research has shown that various types of (malaria) mosquitoes prefer biting feet, ankles and lower legs. And ticks live in grass, shrubs, heathland and low vegetation, so they usually come into contact with your feet, ankles and lower legs first.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insect repellent Care Plus<sup style=\"font-size: 10px\">\u00ae<\/sup> Bugsox hiking socks are available in four different colours in sizes 35 to 47. Scientific research has shown that\u00a0various types of (malaria) mosquitoes and flies prefer biting feet, ankles and lower legs. 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The City variant of these insect repellent socks are suitable for daily use, light walks and, for example, city trips. Use a chlorine-free detergent and store the socks in a dark place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Insect and tick resistant<\/li>\n<li>Comfort at high and low temperatures<\/li>\n<li>Keep feet fresh and odourless for longer<\/li>\n<li>Moisture-regulating and quick-drying effect (Coolmax<span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for long walks on any type of terrain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus-shop.nl\/insectenbeet\/insectwerende-sokken&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Choose &#038; order&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;cp_pb_page_content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;cp_pb_regular_post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Extra Informatie&#8221; module_id=&#8221;cp_pb_extra_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Bugsox: Impregnated hiking socks<\/h3>\n<p>Going outdoors? Protect yourself against insect bites! Cover your skin as much as possible with protective clothing. In addition, it is recommended to apply a good insect repellent to exposed skin, like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/mosquitoes-and-ticks\/protection\/\">Anti-Insect products<\/a>\u00a0with or without DEET. Do you want to protect your feet, ankles and lower legs from insect bites? 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The Traveller variant of these insect repellent socks are suitable for daily use, and ideal to take with you on long-distance travels. 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