# Hydrophobic Sprays Neverwet is an Amazing Innovation That Makes Water Roll Off Anything By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-11-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neverwet References: [wired](http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-11/14/neverwet) & [neverwet](http://www.neverwet.com/) You'll be stunned at this new innovation by Ross [Nanotechnology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-protect). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hydrophobic Coatings:** Hydrophobic sprays like Neverwet are paving the way for innovative water-repellent technologies. - **Stain-resistant Solutions:** The development of products like Neverwet opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in the creation of stain-resistant surfaces and materials. - **Superhydrophic Applications:** The concept of superhydrophic surfaces, made possible by sprays such as Neverwet, can revolutionize industries that rely on water-repellent properties. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [PFAS-Free Anti-Wicking Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-theme-technologies-launched.md) - [Fire-Preventing Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoscale-coating.md) - [Unsinkable Metal Vessel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-tubes.md) - [Halocline Waterproof Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe.md) - [Non-Fogging Nano-Thin Gold Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eth-zurich.md) - [Ultra-Thin Solar Panel Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-2.md) - [Multi-Functional Coating Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microban-international-1.md) - [Protective SPF Water Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/very-high-protection-sun-water.md) - [Durable Cotton-Enhancing Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottonworks.md)