Water-resistant jackets are designed to fend off light showers, but will eventually soak through during prolonged rain.

For all-day hiking in the rain, or an unexpected downpour on an otherwise fine day, a top quality pair of waterproof trousers ...

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 ...

Whether singin’ in the rain like Gene Kelly or playing guitar in a purple-tinted version of it like Prince, the best way to stay dry in a downpour is to wear a raincoat. While raincoats have evolved ...

Researchers working with nanotech have created what may be a super-waterproof material that causes the liquid to slide right off the surface with very little friction. Further, additional research ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...