Insect repellent article

Abstract

The present invention provides a portable, disposable article for repelling insects. The article includes a fibrous substrate which can be impregnated with the insect repellent. In one embodiment, the fibrous substrate is disposed intermediate a porous cover and a barrier layer, and comprises fibers having external capillary channels. The porous cover can comprise an apertured plastic film having tapered apertures. The insect repellent can be contained in a breakable packet, such that when the breakable packet is broken, the insect repellent is directed through the fibrous substrate for release through the apertured film.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A portable disposable article for providing controlled release of a volatile liquid material, the article having a release rate of at least about 0.015 grams/gram-square inch-hour of the volatile material.