This article was originally posted in Instructables and is reposted with permission from Jeremy Dick. Ever wonder why some canvas, like the stuff a Carhartt jacket is made of, is so much tougher than, ...

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you ...

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 ...

Gore-Tex is a durable, breathable waterproof membrane used in much high-end outdoor gear, and over recent years the brand name has become an interchangeable term for almost any breathable waterproof ...

What's a PFAS? Why do brands keep talking about hydrostatic head? Do I need a DRW? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sit me and one ...

Making a waterproof fabric is easy. Heck, just wear a trash bag. But making a waterproof fabric that actually keeps you dry is tough. That’s because your body emits moisture, and if it can’t escape, ...

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 ...

Having a good waterproof jacket is a much-needed essential when out hillwalking, especially in the wet weather conditions and up in the mountains where weather forecasts can sometimes throw you ...