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 ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sit me and one of my riding buddies within earshot of a non-cyclist in a local cafe and I’d wager ...

Our experts pick the best hiking waterproof jackets for 2025 – tested in rain and wind on wild mountain terrain ...

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 ...

Membranes, DWR, hydrostatic head, 2-layer, 3-layer, what does it all mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In this article, I’m ...

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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: ...

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 ...

There are few things more dispiriting than wearing a new pair of shoes on a bad weather day, then coming home and finding water stains or rings of road salt once they’ve dried. Although there are ...