In 2020 researchers at SNE research center were succeeded to formulate a superhydrophobic paint for the first time in the Asia. In the past, different superhydrophobic coatings were developed at the center, but formulating a superhydrophobic paint is way more difficult due to the following reasons. A coating is usually formulated to remain for a couple of weeks on the surface, whereas a paint should properly adhere to its substrate and last for at least a couple of years. Also, despite coatings, paints come in different colors. In late 2020, Jikan nanostructured Paint and Coating Co. was founded to commercialize the superhydrophobic paints under Jicolour trademark. This company is one of the few companies in the world producing superhydrophobic paints.
