Ion Mask is Waterproof
Ion Mask is a liquid repelling shield. It changes the surface on the product at a molecular level and liquid just “beads” on the surface and runs off. Ion Mask can be applied to just about anything and does not affect there function or feel. P2i is the company behind Ion Mask and they have partnered up with the footwear maker High-Tec. High-Tec is already offering the V-Lite Altitude Ultra WPI boots with the Ion Mask process applied. In the Ion Mask tech papers they clam that Ion Mask was put through some rigorous tests like flex and abrasion tests and it looks like it performed well.
Ion Mask can also be used on consumer electronics. Just think things like MP3 players,
Ion Mask can be applied to electronics
cell phones, digital cameras, and laptops could all be waterproof. The coating affects the surface to a depth of nanometers, it reduces the surface energy so that liquids can not cling or be absorbed by it. They claim that the process does not effect the operation of power and usb ports. I hope more companies jump on board and give it a shot so we can see if this really works… I hope it does…
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I read about Hi-Tec’s new boots using this technology and was intrigued. I never considered its application to electronics and beyond. I look forward to seeing this new technology develop.
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Does this stuff wear off? I’ve generally avoided most treated clothing (insecticide, sunblock, waterproofing) because it usually wears off after a certain number of washes.
I am not a pro at reading technical data but from the looks of it (according to P2i) it holds up well. I think once more products come out using this technology we will get the real word on how well it holds up. Consumer reviews are the only thing I fully trust…
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for an independent review check out: http://simoncpage.co.uk/blog/2008/11/13/hi-tec-boots-featuring-ion-mask-technology/
also our (Hi-Tecs) website http://www.wetisdry.com has more info on the technology.