NeverWet may soon be facing some hydrophobic competition in the form of LiquidOff, an eco-minded fabric spray made to repel water without leaving a haze behind. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser ...

In theory, hydrophobic coatings are an undeniably enticing idea. With a quick spray-on treatment, they promise to create an invisible barrier around all of your gear, making it water repellent at the ...

Superhydrophobic coatings hold a wide array of potential consumer and industrial applications. However, most aren't overly durable, meaning their water repelling properties can be easily lost. Now ...

A new silicon-based spray has been created that can be applied to many different surfaces, creating a super waterproof or Superhydrophobic effect. This innovative spray is able to repel water and ...

A new water repellent outperforms nature at its best and could open a floodgate of commercial possibilities. The super-water repellent (superhydrophobic) material is easy to fabricate and uses ...

This article was taken from the June 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

James Vincent is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Unlike chemical treatments, laser-etching can't be rubbed off Superhydrophobic surfaces have ...