Liquipel has revealed that it will offer its Watersafe nano-coating to customers who want a waterproof Apple Watch.
Danny McPhail, the co-founder of Liquipel and chief of product development, emailed TUAW with the news.
McPhail said:
"With the emergence of wearable tech like the Apple Watch, the need for a water repellent coating is greater than ever as these devices will be in constant danger of coming in contact with liquids and humidity. Liquipel is excited to offer our Watersafe nano-coating to customers who are seeking that extra level of protection to help save their wearable tech from unexpected encounters with liquids. Be on the lookout for our wearable technology treatment option on our site in the coming months so you can protect your new Apple Watch!"
Liquipel is a specialized process that applies a liquid repellent substance to electronic devices. They place the device into our proprietary machine which pumps down to create a vacuum. Once the vacuum process is complete, the Liquipel formulation is injected which turns from a liquid to a gas as it enters the chamber. In the final step, they introduce plasma which decomposes the liquid repellent molecules polymerizing them to themselves. Once the chamber comes back to atmospheric pressure your device is removed with no cure time and the process is complete.
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Nuck Chorris - September 24, 2014 at 4:36am
So will a ziplock bag.
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gamerscul9870 - September 24, 2014 at 11:11am
so will my fingers.
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Nuck Chorris - September 27, 2014 at 11:56am
How much lead paint do you eat in a given day?
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vueapp - September 24, 2014 at 1:07am
apple, this needs to be done on all your handheld devices. the watches and the phones. please acquire this company if that's the only option.
the technology exists, apple needs to be an industry standard. i am on my knees as i am writing this. please do it.
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gamerscul9870 - September 24, 2014 at 1:25am
You do realize these guys waterproof any device. Apple acquiring them wouldn't make it fair to those who still prefer anyone else that doesn't have waterproof phones.
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Techno - September 23, 2014 at 5:45pm
The Iwatch is WATER RESISTANT not WATER PROOF. If you plan to dive 100 meters then get it done..if not enjoy the shower with ease.
Some if this trolls don't realize, the SAMSUNG GEAR IS NOT WATER RESISTANT.
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Kornmehl - September 23, 2014 at 5:08pm
They sell iPhones at Walmart. What does that say about Apple products?
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Techno - September 23, 2014 at 5:41pm
They sell all types of Android product, what does say about Android?
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Techno - September 23, 2014 at 5:48pm
Hey lakofBrains - a 10 dollar watch is barely water resistant so dream on the idea you'll get one for Christmas.
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What142 - September 23, 2014 at 3:26pm
Nearly every watch made in the last 2 decades is water proof or resistant. You mean to tell me that the apple watch is $350 and it's not either! WTF!!!