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 ...

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 ...

The North Face might be a clothing brand, but calling it just that would be doing a disservice to one of the company's most important contributions: fabric innovation. You see, outdoor gear ...

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, ...

Waterproof down has been a hot topic of conversation in gear circles recently. DWR (durable water repellent), the invisible treatment that’s used on the outside of nearly every waterproof jacket to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BMW unveiled a concept on Tuesday at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but it isn't a car. Instead it's a camper that BMW's California-based design house, Designworks, cooked up with ...

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 ...