On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 15:41:43 +0100, Martin wrote:

We are experimenting with this
technology on the surface of paper and fabrics to give a natural water
repellancy without excessive addition of unpleasant or expensive chemicals.
Nature has much to teach us!

Unfortunately, creating such surfaces usually involves etching or high
technology which ultimately produces loads of horrible chemicals too. :-(

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Tim C.