Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a textile with insect repellent properties comprising (a) a natural or synthetic fabric, (b) a microencapsulated active ingredient having insect repellent properties, and (c) a resin solution to attach said microencapsulated active ingredients to the fabric. According to a particular embodiment, and without limitation, the insect repellent textile uses a resin solution with a concentration designed to control the degree of wash fastness and gradual release of the microencapsulated active ingredient embedded in the textile in order for it to be gradually released by skin pressure and friction. A plurality of microencapsulated active ingredients could be used including microencapsulated permethrin or toluamide.