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A new process could provide a nontoxic alternative to conventional waterproof coatings for fabrics. Fabrics that resist water are essential for everything from rainwear to military tents, but ...

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Fabrics that resist water are essential for everything from rainwear to military tents, but conventional water-repellent coatings have been shown to persist in the environment and accumulate in our ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Fabrics that resist water are essential for everything from rainwear to military tents, but conventional water-repellent coatings have been shown to persist in the environment and ...