A lot of those potential applications will hinge pretty heavily on what kind of durability this coating demonstrates. What works great on metal may never give

A lot of those potential applications will hinge pretty heavily on what kind of durability this coating demonstrates. What works great on metal may never give rise to a product suitable for fibers. And what works in space may wear away surprisingly quickly under the constant assault of airborne particulates. All that said, it does provide a convenient justification for "slightly darker black" turtleneck jokes.