Liquipel and JayBird Debut Moisture-Protected Headphones for Active Consumers

BARCELONA, SPAIN--(Marketwire - Feb 24, 2013) - MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS -- Liquipel, LLC (https://www.liquipel.com/), the industry leader in WaterSafe™ nanocoating technology, and JayBird (http://www.jaybirdsport.com/), the top critics' and athletes' pick for premium Bluetooth headphones today announced a partnership to provide moisture protected Bluetooth headphones to the consumer market.

"We're proud to partner with JayBird and bring our award-winning, WaterSafe nanotechnology to an entirely new category of consumer electronics," said Sam Winkler, Liquipel's managing director. "JayBird's devices, already designed to meet the high-demand needs of active users, now come protected with Liquipel against moisture and perspiration, ensuring people's listening enjoyment won't be affected no matter how hard they work out or play."

Using the latest advancements in nanocoating technology, Liquipel's patent-pending formulation and application process creates a microscopic liquid-repellant coating that bonds molecularly and becomes part of the device. Liquipel 2.0 is virtually untraceable and will not compromise the look, feel or performance of the treated device.

"In keeping with our commitment to offer premium products that enhance the athletic experience, JayBird is excited to partner with Liquipel to provide Premium Bluetooth headphones that are protected against moisture," said Jason Kimball, JayBird's vice president of marketing and creative. "The partnership with Liquipel enables us to further enhance the JayBird products and further solidify our Lifetime Guarantee Against Sweat, providing the ultimate in moisture protection for our customers."

See Liquipel at Mobile World Congress

Liquipel will be exhibiting at the 2013 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, from February 25-28, in Hall 6, Booth 6C95. The company will also preview its new technologies and will have senior executive on hand for the media for a demonstration during the Pepcom media event on Sunday, February 24.

About Liquipel

Liquipel, LLC is the sole owner and licensor of Liquipel, an award-winning formulation and manufacturing process that uses nanotechnology to make smartphones and other devices Watersafe™ from accidental exposure to water and other liquids. Since its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012, it has won an Edison Award, a FierceWireless Fierce 15 Award, was named by Popular Science the Grand Award Winner in the Gadgets Category in the magazine's "Best of What's New" issue, and has also been included in Entrepreneur Magazine's "100 Brilliant Companies" list. For more information and videos, please visit Liquipel's website, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. To contact Liquipel, LLC, email info@liquipel.com

About JayBird

JayBird products enhance the athletic experience, inspiring people to be active and empowering them to improve their lives. Premium Bluetooth Headphones and Earbuds, Wireless Music and Calls, Premium Audio Performance, Patented Secure Fit for Sports and a Lifetime Guarantee Against Sweat. As the Official Training Headphones of USA Triathlon, you know you are selecting a trusted and proven sport headphone. Power Your Passion. For more info and videos, please visit www.jaybirdsport.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @JayBirdSport.