Lyme disease is on the rise—and ticks are spreading fast. Learn where the risk is growing, how to protect yourself outdoors, and how our Feathersoft Leggings use built-in permethrin technology to repel and kill ticks before they bite. Smart protection that moves with you.
The sun’s out, the trails are calling, and your hammock is practically begging for a lazy afternoon. But before you head outside, let’s talk about something a little less dreamy: ticks.
These tiny pests are spreading Lyme disease at an alarming rate across the U.S. And we’re not just talking about rural backwoods anymore. Thanks to warming temperatures and changing habitats, Lyme-carrying ticks are moving into more states and sticking around longer.
🧬 Lyme Disease Is on the Rise
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 500,000 people are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year in the U.S.—a number that has doubled since the early 2000s. Cases have popped up in places that didn’t used to be considered “tick territory,” like parts of the Midwest, Northwest, and urban parks.
Ticks love grassy areas, wooded trails, leaf piles, and shady garden corners—aka, everywhere you want to be in spring and summer.
So what can you do to enjoy the outdoors without bringing home an unwanted passenger?
✅ 1. Dress Like You Mean It
Light-colored clothing makes ticks easier to spot. Long sleeves and pants help create a physical barrier. Our Breezy Wide-Leg Hemp Pants and Feathersoft Leggings are designed with outdoor adventure in mind—lightweight, breathable, and treated with odorless Insect Shield® technology that repels ticks, mosquitoes, and other biting bugs.
✅ 2. Stick to the Path
Ticks hang out in tall grass, low bushes, and wooded edges. When you’re hiking or strolling through a nature trail, stay in the center and avoid brushing against overgrown areas.
✅ 3. Check Yourself
When you get back inside, check your body, your clothes, and your gear for ticks. Pay extra attention to warm, hidden spots like behind your knees, under arms, and around your waistline. A quick shower within two hours also helps wash off any stragglers.
✅ 4. Know the Signs
Lyme disease symptoms can show up anywhere from 3 to 30 days after a bite. Early signs include fever, fatigue, headaches, and the classic bullseye rash (though not everyone gets it). The sooner you catch it, the easier it is to treat.
Don’t Let Ticks Ruin the Season
We don't need to be scared, just prepared, so we can get outside, bite-free. With built-in insect repellent, Pang Wangle’s Breezy Pants and Feathersoft Leggings are designed to move with you, protect you, and keep you feeling good out there.
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