Super Scotchguard

Scientists have developed an invisible coating that will waterproof almost anything including mobile phones.

The revolutionary nanometre-thick coating was first researched to protect soldiers’ suits against chemical and biological warfare agents by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down and the University of Durham.
The new invention, which is three times more water repellent than Teflon, could radically change sportswear, clothing, mobile phones and medical devices. Apart from its military uses DSTL is now trying to capture the civilian market as it launches a joint venture with industry.