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HYDROPHOBIC

When the first easy-care top coatings were introduced, they were referred to as hydrophobic top coatings. Hydrophobic literally means “water-repellent”.

The quality of a hydrophobic top coating is measured by the contact angle of a water drop on a lens. A higher contact angle (roundness of the drop of water) indicates better hydrophobicity.

HYDROPHOBIC

Traditionally, hydrophobic coatings have water contact angles between 97-104°.

SUPER HYDROPHOBIC

Super hydrophobic top coatings have water contact angles over 106°.

oleophobic

The newest generation of top coatings has water contact angles over 110°. It repels oil for example from human skin / fingerprints.