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Hydrophobic Sprays

Neverwet is an Amazing Innovation That Makes Water Roll Off Anything

— November 16, 2011 — Tech
You'll be stunned at this new innovation by Ross Nanotechnology. With Neverwet, you won't ever have to worry about staining your clothes with anything water-based.

Working in a similar fashion to Teflon, the Neverwet spray can be applied to clothing and other surfaces to repel water and other "staining water-based substances," describes Wired. Essentially, the Neverwet spray makes anything that has water (or oil) in it slide right off the surface. According to the makers, it renders surfaces "superhydrophic," which means that when water is dropped onto a surface, the angle between the surface and the water is greater than 150 degrees (droplets that lie flat -- and are absorbed into the surface-- are 0 degrees while droplets that lie in perfect circles are 180 degrees).

To get a better idea, watch the video to see how Neverwet repels chocolate sauce!
Trend Themes
1. Hydrophobic Coatings - Hydrophobic sprays like Neverwet are paving the way for innovative water-repellent technologies.
2. Stain-resistant Solutions - The development of products like Neverwet opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in the creation of stain-resistant surfaces and materials.
3. Superhydrophic Applications - The concept of superhydrophic surfaces, made possible by sprays such as Neverwet, can revolutionize industries that rely on water-repellent properties.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Clothing - The fashion and clothing industry could benefit from incorporating hydrophobic coatings into their designs, creating garments that are resistant to water-based stains and spills.
2. Home and Interior Design - By integrating stain-resistant technologies like Neverwet, the home and interior design industry can create furniture and surfaces that are easier to clean and maintain.
3. Automotive - Hydrophobic sprays like Neverwet can disrupt the automotive industry by enabling the development of water-repellent coatings for car exteriors, improving visibility and protection against weather elements.
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