Researchers create ‘closed loop’ waterproof textile coating

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New ‘closed loop’ waterproof textile coating method claimed to outperform commercial sprays on bacterial cellulose– next step to test on other fabrics.

The coating is formed with Biofilm-surface layer protein A, which naturally clings to cellulose.

NEWCASTLE – Researchers say they have created a high-performing waterproof textile coating that is bio-based, biodegradable and reusable.

The process is claimed to be ‘closed loop’ and outperforms commercial sprays on bacterial cellulose (BC).

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