Wax and Starch Waterproofs Fabric

Sep-30-19 A new wax and starch coating offers an eco-friendly recipe to make textiles both waterproof and breathable.

Developed by a team from Aalto University, the coating is made up of carnauba wax melted in water to create negatively-charges particles that, with the help of a positively charged starch buffer, can adhere to the positively charged cellulose fibers of fabric. The starch buffer is much more affordable than previous materials, and allows the treated fabric to become water-repellant while remaining breathable and comfortable to wear.

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