Water droplets beading on a coated fabric

The science of protection

Protection, engineered at the nanoscale.

Applied as a liquid, Nanoman coatings form an ultra-thin, invisible layer that bonds to the surface and changes how it handles water, oil, dirt and weather.

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NanoscaleThousands of times thinner than a conventional coating
InvisibleNo change to look, feel or breathability
PFAS-freeNo fluorinated chemistry across the range
Up to 5 yearsOn most surfaces, depending on use and exposure

How it works

Three steps from absorbent to protected.

  1. 01

    Untreated

    Water, oil and stains soak into the surface.

  2. 02

    Applied

    Sprayed or wiped on. The diluted concentrate goes a long way.

  3. 03

    Protected

    Liquids bead and roll off, carrying dirt with them.

Cross-section of a Nanoman coatingNano particles anchor to the surface with their binding ends while their repellent ends face outward, so a water droplet beads on top instead of soaking in. Water beads up and rolls off Repellent ends face outward Binding ends anchor to the surface Surface: glass, stone, timber, fabric, metal

Inside the layer

What happens on the surface

  1. 01

    Particles self-organise

    Binding ends anchor to the material. Repellent ends turn outward to form the top of the layer.

  2. 02

    Gaps are filled

    Small enough to settle into pores and micro-cracks that a conventional film simply bridges.

  3. 03

    Materials still breathe

    On timber, stone and fabric the layer wraps each fibre and pore, leaving air free to pass.

What you get

Surfaces that stay cleaner, for longer.

  • Repels water and oil

    Liquids bead and roll off instead of soaking in.

  • Cleans with a wipe

    Less cleaning time and fewer chemical cleaners.

  • Looks unchanged

    Invisible, with no change to look, feel or breathability.

  • Stands up to wear

    Abrasion resistant and UV stable.

  • Long service life

    Up to 5 years on most surfaces, depending on use.

  • Made for each surface

    Separate formulations for glass, stone, timber, fabric, metal and electronics.

The difference

Nanocoating vs a conventional coating

Nanoman nanocoatingConventional coating
ThicknessNanoscale and invisibleA visible film
AppearanceUnchangedCan darken, gloss or yellow
BreathabilityThe material still breathesOften seals the surface
CleaningA wipe or a rinseScrubbing and stronger cleaners
ChemistryPFAS-freeWater repellents have often relied on PFAS

Where it works

One science, a formulation for each surface.

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