Martinez molecules (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Martinez molecules

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A coating of fluorinated molecules is coated onto breathable and waterproof smart clothes to repel stains and withstand cleaning in conventional washing machines. Purdue University engineers have developed a method to transform existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry.

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(Purdue University photo/Rebecca McElhoe)

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