One of the first companies that comes to mind when looking to protect your smartphone from the elements is LifeProof. A few months ago we took the LifeProof Fre and Next for iPhone X out into the ...

Researchers at Donghua University in China have developed a new type of fabric they claim can keep the wearer much cooler. The material is made from several different polymers in a relatively simple ...

A new method of making fabric that repels oil and water could help clothing become more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Coating fabrics with chemicals called perfluorinated compounds is a ...

A sustainable, non-toxic and high-performance water-repellent fabric has long been the holy grail of outdoor enthusiasts and clothing companies alike. New research from UBC Okanagan and outdoor ...

Researchers in Canada have joined hands with premium outdoor brand Arc’teryx to develop what they claim is one of the world’s first non-toxic oil and water-repellent performance textile finishes. A ...

Bioinspired fibres and coatings that can repel water, oil and other liquids form the basis of cutting-edge cloth. Philseok Kim fills a syringe full of reddish-brown oil and dribbles it onto a swatch ...

Waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat could be the latest application of microfluidic technology developed by bioengineers. Waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat could be the latest application ...

Firefighters are set to save a fortune on laundry bills. Researchers have come up with a coating for cotton fabric that is both flame-retardant and water-repellent, making it self-cleaning. Fabrics ...

Waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat could be the latest application of microfluidic technology developed by bioengineers at the University of California, Davis. The new fabric works like human ...

Over the past six years of testing various men’s winter boots, rain boots, rain jackets, and outdoor gear, I learned that there’s a difference between products that are waterproof and others that are ...

Grab Nike’s water-repellent jacket for just $35 — down from $90. Lightweight, weather-ready, and selling fast while this deal lasts.

Unsightly underarm sweat patches could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new fabric developed at the University of California, Davis. Instead of simply soaking up sweat like conventional fabrics ...