[Caael]

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Chemists from the University of Zurich have developed a new fabric that never gets wet, even after being completely submerged in water for two months.

The fabric is constructed of polyester fibers that are covered in a layer of 40-nanometer-wide silicone nanofilaments. These nanofilaments are spiky and cause water to sit in a sphere above the fabric, a permanent pocket of air protected safely below.

http://www.geekologie.com/2008/11/25/never-wet.jpg

http://gizmodo.com/5098011/nanotech-materi...t-even-when-wet


Discuss.

[Split Infinity]

=O

I want some videos, pronto.

[Mallick]

This was on Daily Planet like 2 weeks ago.

[Moonear]

What I wanna know is if it's comfortable or not.

[Caael]

It would be awesome for shower curtains

[Golden Legacy]

That's pretty insane. Wow.
One of the comments had an interesting idea, if you could put material like this on the hull of a boat, for less drag and greater speed.

[Ironsight]

How much did it cost to make this material? If it's cost effective it's uses could be endless.

[Toasty]

Golden Legacy, on Nov 28 2008, 08:10 AM, said:

That's pretty insane. Wow.
One of the comments had an interesting idea, if you could put material like this on the hull of a boat, for less drag and greater speed.

Last time I checked, the surface of a fiberglass or carbon fiber hull was smoother. :P

This would make great upholstery for the seats though.

[Mycarayne]

Toasty, on Dec 2 2008, 01:40 PM, said:

Last time I checked, the surface of a fiberglass or carbon fiber hull was smoother. :P

This would make great upholstery for the seats though.

True, but if water didn't physically "stick" to the hull, then there would be no friction, thus less resistance. Eventually, this leads to better speed/ fuel economy etc etc. Perhaps. The rough surface would probably muck it all up. Plus the crap that'd most likely grow in it like fungus etc would make it totally not worth doing.

Awesome idea though. Beach towels anyone?

[Ironsight]

The rough surface makes it easier to cath everything else living in the water though, resulting in a desperate need for cleaning more often. If it did make the boat more efficient, my guess is it would only be for competitive boats - I don't know how many people could deal with trying to keep it so clean all the time.

[Toasty]

Mycarayne, on Dec 2 2008, 04:32 AM, said:

True, but if water didn't physically "stick" to the hull, then there would be no friction, thus less resistance. Eventually, this leads to better speed/ fuel economy etc etc. Perhaps. The rough surface would probably muck it all up. Plus the crap that'd most likely grow in it like fungus etc would make it totally not worth doing.

Awesome idea though. Beach towels anyone?

But aren't beach towels supposed to soak up water so you can dry off? Maybe picknick blankets or something.

[Caael]

Toasty, on Dec 2 2008, 09:39 PM, said:

But aren't beach towels supposed to soak up water so you can dry off? Maybe picnic blankets or something.

Fixed

[Ironsight]

Not to mention they'de be itchy.
This would probaly best be used for more mundane things, like laced into clothing or used in umbrellas or something.

[Toasty]

Caael, on Dec 2 2008, 12:46 PM, said:

Fixed

Grammar nazi.

[Golden Legacy]

This material would also be great for rooftops of homes, to keep the rain from soaking and dripping through wood.

Toasty, on Dec 2 2008, 04:53 PM, said:

Grammar nazi.

That's not grammar, that's spelling.

[Toasty]

Eff.

But yeah, it'd be great for roofs. Easier to maintain too. Though it'd have to be pretty tough. I mean, it'll be soaking up direct radiation from the sun for almost as long as there's light outside. Plus temperature extremes, and then there's rain, snow, etc.

But come to think of it, if they could make this stuff incredibly tough, it'd be perfect for a transformable boat hull. Kinda like BMW's shape changing car. It could adjust for different speeds/activities (there's a reason for why ski boats aren't as good for tubing as sport boats afterall)

[Blue]

Please, dive suits my friends, its perfect for scuba and rec diving.

[Saturos S.]

You could dive in a suit of that, with an armani suit under it.

... James Bond would do that.

[Blue]

**** yea!

Or people who are pussies who don't want to get wet, like me. xD

[Mycarayne]

Wet and pussy in the same sentence. Nice.

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But aren't beach towels supposed to soak up water so you can dry off? Maybe picknick blankets or something.

Good point bro. Dive suits works heaps better.

[Caael]

Mycarayne, on Dec 5 2008, 12:03 PM, said:

Good point bro. Dive suits works heaps better.

Dont call Toasty bro- he'll think he has worth as a human being

[Split Infinity]

Be a little more subtle guys. That thing has feelings too, you know.

[Mycarayne]

Caael, on Dec 6 2008, 09:48 AM, said:

Dont call Toasty bro- he'll think he has worth as a human being

Noted.

From now on, I will not like, dislike, love or hate him. I will nothing him.

Easy-to-use water catchment, on a largeish scale. Have it rolled up on the side of your house, and when it rains unroll it and bam. Instant water catchment.

*shrug*

[Toasty]

Caael, on Dec 5 2008, 04:48 PM, said:

Dont call Toasty bro- he'll think he has worth as a human being

Honestly, what the hell is your problem?

Just curious.

[Mycarayne]

Im assuming it was a joke?

[Toasty]

It wasn't.

[Legolastom]

Caael, on Dec 6 2008, 12:48 AM, said:

Dont call Toasty bro- he'll think he has worth as a human being

Whats your problem chum.

[Caael]

Just your friendly neighbourhood troll

[Legolastom]

Caael, on Dec 7 2008, 07:32 PM, said:

Just your friendly neighbourhood troll

Is that so buddy.

[Caael]

You best believe it.

[Lemontime]

SHUTUP CAAEL :@

[Caael]

Lemontime, on Dec 8 2008, 12:51 PM, said:

SHUTUP CAAEL :@

Or what?

[Blue]

Or he's gonna probe you in the anus.

[Kuchiyose]

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Or he's gonna probe you in the anus.

with?

[Blue]

His massive anal probe of course.

[Quacnar]

Wasn't that obvious?

[Kuchiyose]

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Wasn't that obvious?

oh yea- sorry my bad XD

[Quacnar]

I forgive.

[Split Infinity]

Anonymous does not.

[Kuchiyose]

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I forgive.

awesome!

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Anonymous does not.

:/

[Quacnar]

Damn you anonymous!

[Lightning Star]

Wow, if we had this kind of spam 2 years ago, there'd be serious warn-age and closure.

Oh the good old days.

Back on topic, that material seems like it'd be pretty awesome, though I wonder what's wrong with rubber or vinyl. Don't they do the same thing?

[Split Infinity]

Rubber and vinyl are probably 95% resistant or something.

[Toasty]

Rubber and vinyl are completely waterproof.

But they don't make very good clothing. Basically, unlike rubber and vinyl, this can be used in places that would normally require a fabric-like material.

[Quacnar]

How innovative it is.

[Split Infinity]

Constructive posts, Coz.