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Neverwet Spray Makes Any Fabric 100% Waterproof

Posted November 14, 2011 10:46 AM

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We've all heard of water proof or water resistant clothing, but generally that involves a special material that is lined into the fabric. Gortex is a good example of this tech, which is both waterproof and breathable. But that's costly and not all that practical. And while you can spray your shoes with a "water proofing" it will never equate to the same benefits as Gortex. So what's your resolve? Ross Technology's has developed a 100% waterproof spray called NeverWet. But it's not just waterproof, it's superhydrophic, which as the name suggests, makes whatever you spray the chemical on impenetrable or nonporous to liquids of any type. Now we don't know what would happen if you submerged the item sprayed with NeverWet, but as you can see from the above video it completely prevents the liquid from squirreling its way into the fabric's crevices. Pretty damn impressive, right?

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11/14/2011 12:00 PM

Er, how does one wash it?

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11/14/2011 12:20 PM

LynDoor™ Clean Systems is developing the "Neverwet Always Clean" station. These stations are planned in every area of the world, and will be available on-demand for your Neverwet garment care.

Release may be delayed a little bit. Second generation testing has revealed a fault:

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11/15/2011 8:10 AM

Dry clean only?

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11/14/2011 1:41 PM

Sounds similar to 3M Scotchgard, but the big problem I have with that is the chemicals are not something I would want next to my skin or my animals.

I don't know what these chemicals are, but I would be warry.

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11/15/2011 6:28 AM

When down in the nanoscale range, it's a whole new realm of behavior. We just haven't had enough experience/testing/investigation to be sure that these nanomaterials will not be harmful in some way.

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02/02/2017 4:55 AM

NeverWet has developed a one more damn impressive spray, rain repellent. Check the data sheet of product at https://www.truworthhomes.com/pdf/Rust-Oleum-NeverWet-Rain-Repellent-Spray.pdf and watch the below video.

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