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Nov 25, 2008 at 11:59 am #1232206
Still in the laboratory stage, but I can't wait to see outdoor gear made with this stuff:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16126-nanotech-clothing-fabric-never-gets-wet.htmlNov 25, 2008 at 12:08 pm #1460582Bring it on!!!!
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:40 pm #1460590Just saw this on /. Wonder how breathable the coating is if a all
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:44 pm #1460592Not very durable right now – can't survive a laundry wash cycle. An impressive step though, 100% waterproofing with essentially no weight penalty.
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:49 pm #1460595And might very well be breathable.
Nov 25, 2008 at 1:57 pm #1460609Its the stuff that company pl2 is using I think. Here's an article on the concept and execution.
I dont know how to make the link nice and neat. Newho things that are too good to be true: are. I think of the health concerns with having microscopic silicone slivers/fluorocarbon plasmas work their way into your skin. Otherwise its amazing. Imagine bathingsuits that dont get wet.
Nov 25, 2008 at 2:47 pm #1460622Next they'll do it to tee shirts…
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