Abstract: An improved wiper assembly which is attachable to a wiper arm of a motor vehicle for wiping the window thereof. The wiper assembly includes a blade element and a support body for supporting the blade element. The blade element includes an elongated elastomeric blade having an elongated wiping edge, and an elongated blade retainer coextensive with and supporting the blade. The support body has two end portions and an interconnecting central portion. The central portion includes an interconnect region for interconnecting with the wiper arm. The end portions grip the blade retainer adjacent the ends of the blade retainer and the support body is operative to exert lengthwise tension on the blade retainer.