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OK I've seen a dozens of different products like this. First time 8 years ago. Why are they not in production yet? Why can't I buy it in shop? Is it highly toxi

by lukasm 12y ago

OK I've seen a dozens of different products like this. First time 8 years ago. Why are they not in production yet? Why can't I buy it in shop? Is it highly toxic or just works for a year? #confused

matthewmacleod 12y ago
You can actually purchase Rust-Oleum's NeverWet in stores now: http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-catalog/consumer-brands/neverwet/neverwet-kit http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-catalog/consumer-brands/... It's not perfect - limited lifetime etc., but there are ways around that (re-applying annually?). In general though, the reason you haven't seen these much is that it just takes a while to get from the lab to market!
- oliwary 12y ago
  Here is a t-shirt that is available to preorder and has similar features. It says the effects will hold for "up to 80 wash cycles". http://silicshirts.com http://silicshirts.com
kawsper 12y ago
There has been some concerns about carbon nanotubes could have asbestos-like properties [1] if not handled properly. Maybe that could be part of the reason? [1] http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0113/130115-chemistry-resolves-toxic-concerns-about-carbon-nanotubes http://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0113/130115-chemistr...
- nitrogen 12y ago
  Wouldn't carbon be easier to decompose than a mineral fiber?