Sit me and one of my riding buddies within earshot of a non-cyclist in a local cafe and I’d wager our chat would slip completely under the radar. Not because it’s dull - although perhaps not everyone ...

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 ...

Perhaps more than other textiles, the weather protection category has come with significant performance trade-offs: breathability, stretch and sustainable materials or waterproof effectiveness.

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 ...

A new process could provide a nontoxic alternative to conventional waterproof coatings for fabrics. Fabrics that resist water are essential for everything from rainwear to military tents, but ...

Lightweight performance fabric innovator Pertex, has developed two waterproof breathable fabrics, Pertex Shield AP and a newer version of Pertex Shield+ for use in outdoor apparel. Pertex Shield AP is ...

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, ...

The experiment results indicated that Sonovia's ultrasound tech brought the fabrics to level 100 water resistance, the highest possible level, for each fabric sample tested. Sonovia, an innovative ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Being waterproof is a superpower. Of course, most humans are: ...