“…[ 4 ] 2) The energetic barrier against complete wetting of the surface is often even less than the kinetic energy of falling rain droplets and, thus, the structures are neither applicable for outdoor coatings nor suitable for large immersion depths. [ 10,11 ] 3) The mechanical stability and, in particular, the resistance against shear loads by scratching [ 12,13 ] and against collapse due to capillary forces in dense arrays [ 14,15 ] are insuffi cient for nanoscopic needle or pillar structures, which limits the long-term durability of these surfaces. Inspired by the morphology of the omniphobic springtail skin [16][17][18][19] we have now introduced a reverse imprint lithographic technique to generate polymer membranes which combine superb wetting resistance and mechanical stability.…”