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2. Durable water repellent - Wikipedia

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   On the other hand, rain water or salt water affects DWRs less significantly. [citation needed] Affected garments can be treated with a 'spray-on' or 'wash-in' treatment to improve water-repellency. In some cases heat treatment can reactivate the factory applied repellent finish and aid in the repelling of water, and other liquids such as oils.

3. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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   Drop of water on 100% polyester textile. Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water vapour to pass through. Their ability to block out rain and snow while allowing vapour from sweat to evaporate leads to their use in rainwear, waterproof outdoor sports clothing, tents, and other applications.

4. Home Depot U. S. A., Inc. v. Jackson - Wikipedia

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   In his countercomplaint, Jackson alleged that Home Depot and Carolina Water Systems had conspired to "induce homeowners to buy water treatment systems at inflated prices." [17] On a legal level, Jackson charged that this scheme involved unlawful referral sales and deceptive and unfair trade practices in violation of state law.

5. Superhydrophobic coating - Wikipedia

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   Durable water repellent is a type of fabric coating to protect them from water. In addition, superhydrophobic coatings have potential uses in vehicle windshields to prevent rain droplets from clinging to the glass, to improve driving visibility. Rain repellent sprays are commercially available for car windshields. [14] [15]

6. Home Depot - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 February 2025. American multinational home improvement supplies retailing company The Home Depot, Inc. A Home Depot in Onalaska, Wisconsin Company type Public Traded as NYSE: HD DJIA component S&P 100 component S&P 500 component Industry Retail (home improvement) Founded February 6, 1978 ; 47 years ...

7. Lining of paintings - Wikipedia

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   The compound is dissolved in hydrocarbon-based solvents which are known to be harmless to paintings pigment layers [9] It requires a heatlining treatment that exceeds other adhesive agents' temperature and treatment length, which has necessitated the development of new techniques, such as such as "flock lining" and "drop lining". [7]

8. Aquapel (glass treatment) - Wikipedia

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   Aquapel is a rain repellent glass treatment created by PPG Industries. It is a competitor to the more widely known Rain-X product, but unlike Rain-X, is not a silicone -based compound. Aquapel Glass Treatment consists of fluorinated compounds called fluoroalkylsilanes [ 1 ] which create a chemical bond with glass surfaces, causing water to bead ...

9. Lotus effect - Wikipedia

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   The lotus effect refers to self-cleaning properties that are a result of ultrahydrophobicity as exhibited by the leaves of Nelumbo, the lotus flower. [1] Dirt particles are picked up by water droplets due to the micro- and nanoscopic architecture on the surface, which minimizes the droplet's adhesion to that surface.