Waxed fabrics first came on the slippery scene when European sailors discovered that wet sails performed better than dry sails. Applying fish oil (and eventually linseed oil) to the sailcloth resulted ...

The first energy-harvesting, triboelectric fabric that is both waterproof and capable of converting energy from multiple sources – such as wind, rain and human movement – has been developed by ...

In the current health and fitness-conscious environment, there has been a notable transformation in clothing and wearables. People are willing to invest their resources to achieve a highly efficient, ...

Almost every piece of adventure-ready clothing now has advanced tech woven into its fabric in an effort to be as waterproof and as breathable as possible. Although those two things seem at odds, The ...

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Waterproof fabrics have seen plenty of development in recent decades, but are their capabilities being overplayed? Almost every brand promises their waterproof jackets can lock out water on rainy days ...

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When you think of waterproof and breathable jackets, you think of items made with Gore-Tex. It keeps you dry and allows water vapor and moisture to escape. For years, Gore-Tex has remained the ...

While many groups have been developing coatings that allow fabric to be waterproof yet breathable, most of those solutions have incorporated toxic chemicals. Now, however, scientists are getting good ...

All outdoorsmen and women need a reliable layer to keep water out. Maybe it’s because of a light drizzle on an early-morning walk, or an afternoon downpour on a hike, or a damp mist that just keeps ...

The Paramo Velez is the comfiest waterproof I've ever worn. The unusual slippery fabric is crinkle-free and ultra-flexible, bit still delivers when it comes to reliable waterproofing. A mesh lining ...