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2. Scotchgard - Wikipedia

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   Scotchgard is a 3M brand of products, a stain repellent and durable water repellent applied to fabrics, upholstery, and carpets to protect them from stains. Scotchgard products typically rely on organofluorine chemicals as the main active ingredient along with petroleum distillate solvents.

3. Durable water repellent - Wikipedia

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   Durable water repellents are commonly used in conjunction with waterproof breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex to prevent the outer layer of fabric from becoming saturated with water. This saturation, called 'wetting out,' can reduce the garment's breathability (moisture transport through the breathable membrane) and let water through.

4. No, Your Old Sneakers Do Not Make the Best Garden Shoes — Try ...

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   The most practical choice for garden shoe material is one that's waterproof. Most of the shoes on our list are made from a waterproof material, from rubber to EVA to full-grain leather, but not all.

5. The best gardening shoes of 2024 - AOL

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   Sylphid Unisex Waterproof Garden Shoes $34.99 at Amazon. Sylphid Unisex Waterproof Garden Shoes $69.99 at sylphidshoes. If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to Muck, these garden ...

6. Patsy O'Connell Sherman - Wikipedia

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   The invention of Scotchgard was sparked by an accident. Sherman and coworkers were initially assigned to develop a rubber that could be used for jet fuel hoses. [2] A sample of a fluorochemical rubber was accidentally spilled on an assistant's shoe. After exhaustive attempts to remove the rubber failed, Sherman realized that the material could ...

7. The 10 Best Waterproof Shoes for Wet Days (That Aren’t Just ...

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   Amazon. Used by Alaskan fishermen, these short deck booties mean business, and PureWow's Director of Affiliate Strategy, Pam Masin, is a fan. "I love the 100-percent waterproof 6-inch ankle deck ...

8. Perfluorooctanesulfonamide - Wikipedia

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   PFOSA, a persistent organic pollutant, was an ingredient in 3M's former Scotchgard formulation [1] [2] from 1956 until 2003, and the compound was used to repel grease and water in food packaging [3] along with other consumer applications. [4] It breaks down to form perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). [5]

9. Footwear Developers Say These Waterproof Shoes Are ... - AOL

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   The best waterproof running shoes and water-resistant trail and road running shoes, including picks from Nike, Hoka, Keen, Norda, Saucony, and more. Footwear Developers Say These Waterproof Shoes ...