Fabric colors and patterns present the opportunity to transform any outdoor space from the mundane ... water repellent and waterproof. The obvious question that follows is “What’s the ...

What makes a waterproof jacket waterproof? I’ll be honest, this isn’t something I gave a lot of thought to before I became an outdoors journalist. After all, I spent the previous decade living in the ...

Introduced in 1976, the fabric has protected countless walkers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts from ... smaller than water droplets, forming a waterproof but breathable surface - or Gore-Tex.

Key amongst these is the fabric – rather than the crinkly ... high performance and comfortable directional waterproof jacket for high energy outdoor activities in temperate climates", and ...