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Nanex is a Canadian eco-friendly nanotechnology retailer with headquarters in Quebec, Canada.

History
Founded 2011 in Montreal, Nanex focuses on providing eco-friendly and innovative solutions for consumer and industrial use using nanotechnology. The first products they launched were based on protective coating technologies with special nano particles, as well as cleaning and protective properties. Nano coatings, also known as superhydrophobic coatings are now being used in many different industries for a wide range of reasons.

The company started off in development and research, later moving onto retail sales in 2012. The first product they launched was Textile & Leather, expanding to several more products by the end of 2013.

In 2014, they re-established as Nanex Canada Incorporated and rebranded their products to AquaShield, removing all harmful solvents, becoming 100% eco-friendly by the end of the year and also partnering with non-profit organisation Upside Foundation.

Products
AquaShields superhydrophobic coatings work by impregnating fabric with nano sized polymers that create a surface that causes water to ball up and run off, the same way that leaves in nature repel water. Since the polymers are on a nano scale, the material is now waterproof but still breathable at the same time.