About Us

 

About THEYE

Born from a passion for exploration and a deep respect for the natural world, THEYE started in Huddersfield with a singular mission: to provide high-performance, all-natural insect protection for those who love the outdoors. Our founders believed that you shouldn’t have to choose between effective repellent and your health, leading us to develop a range that is as powerful as it is gentle.


Our Philosophy

We believe that the best solutions are often found in nature. That is why we focus on:

  • Plant-Based Power: Our products are powered by Citrepel®, a scientifically proven, plant-based active ingredient that provides extra strong protection for the whole family.

  • Quality Without Compromise: We are committed to using only the best quality materials in our formulations and hardware, ensuring that every product—from our lotions to our wearable wristbands—meets the highest standards of excellence.

  • Eco-Conscious Innovation: The environment is at the heart of everything we do. From using PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic for our tubes to creating biodegradable options, we strive to protect the planet as much as we protect you.

Made in Britain


We are proud to be a British brand. By keeping our roots in the UK, we can ensure the integrity of our supply chain and maintain the "Extra Strong" quality that our customers rely on for their global adventures.

Whether you are hiking through the Huddersfield hills or traveling across the globe, THEYE is here to keep you and your family safe, naturally.

FAQ's

How is THEYE sustainable?

Here at THEYE, we’re incredibly serious about sustainability. Not just as a ‘trend’ or as something that ‘fits with the times’, but as a true ethos behind our company.

We do all that we can to make sustainable choices in our products - from product development and testing being cruelty free, through to natural manufacturing processes, reduced carbon footprint delivery, and biodegradable packaging and sales. 


How is our formulation sustainable? 
The active Java Citronella Oil that we use in our products, as a natural replacement for chemically laden DEET products, is grown in Java, Indonesia on fields in the mountains and the hillsides. The places where this grass grows are not suitable for growing any other crops, and therefore this grass serves as a lifeline for the independent family farms which work on the crops. 

Three times a year, when the crops are ready, the families take in the crop and extract the oil from the plant - right on the hillside where this grass is grown.

Once they have the extracted oil, they then take this down the mountains to be collected at a co-operative area, where all other family farms bring down their extracted oil too. 

This is then combined, refined, and shipped out to the supplier’s factory by boat to the UK. 

The remaining extracted grass and plant is composed down for the land, and is reused as fuel to feed the growth of the next crops. These crops can be grown and harvested three times each year, on land that no one else could use - helping to create jobs for indigenous farmers who otherwise wouldn’t be able to use this land due to its unique geography. 

Once the oil arrives in the UK, our uniquely formulated products are created in our factory in the north of England - where we try and keep down costs in logistics and our overall Carbon Footprint by operating in a small corridor of the country. As our formulation is from such a refined product, we are able to formulate an emulsion product without the need for alcohol and other chemicals - therefore manufacturing a kinder product to both the end user and the environment, all in one go!

Once our product is created, we then package this in our recyclable and biodegradable packaging - which is something that we are consistently looking to improve on as we continue to grow our range and expand on our offering.

We champion natural products, and truly believe in our responsibility to the environment as a company. 

How do we know your product works?
We've done extensive testing, and you can see the results of one of these tests in action here. We're incredibly proud of our product, and the fact that they are just as effective as chemical products, without any of the nastiness to you or to the environment.

Watch the video here: 


Who do we supply? 
We supply a host of retail outlets with our products - including Tesco, Holland and Barrett online, Home Bargains, WH Smith Airport stores, Tiso Outdoors, Boots Ireland and UAE and more - along with a large number of pharmacies (400+) through a wide network of distributors. We also stock a substantial number of multi-channel retailers across a number of lifestyle categories such as outdoor pursuits, golf, angling & beauty stores.

Our customers
We create innovative and inspiring products that are suitable for all ages, focused on customers looking for high-quality products at affordable prices. We reach our customers by retailing through worldwide airlines who have a captive audience of millions. Within the airline industry, we are a highly valued and high performing company with brand awareness throughout the world.