Researchers in China have devised a treatment for cotton that makes the fabric both flame-resistant and waterproof. The scientists, from Jilin University, were attempting to extend the life of ...

When you live underground, rain and flooding can be a real problem. Imagine you are one of the 200,000 or so ants living in a fire ant nest. Then imagine it rains for two days, the river floods, and ...

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 ...

It’s no secret that “forever” chemicals, like PFAS, are horrible for the environment and human and animal life. However, they’ve long been used in outdoor gear, as they help with waterproofing and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Columbia Sportswear has been designing and testing outdoor gear in the Pacific Northwest for more than 85 years – so it knows a thing or two about the importance of protection against wet weather. In ...