Hybrid organic/inorganic coatings and free-standing films made from GTMS [3-(glycidyloxy)propyl]trimethoxysilane. GMDES [3-(glycidyloxy)propyl]methyldiethoxysilane poly(oxypropylene) of different molecular weights end-capped by amino groups (Jeffamine D-230, D-400 and T-403), and in some cases, colloidal silica, were prepared and characterised. Hydrochloric acid as a catalyst for the sol-gel process and water/propan-2-ol mixture as a solvent were Chosen. The structure: morphology and mechanical properties of these scratch-resistant systems were studied by static and dynamic mechanical analysis, small-angle x-ray scattering, NMR spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. The coatings were fully transparent and colourless with a smooth surface and showed suitable mechanical properties.