A team at MIT has what it says is the most waterproof material ever, taking inspiration from the plant and insect world. The scientist heading up the research, Professor Kripa Varanasi–he brought us ...

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 ...

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you ...

You know the feeling: It’s nice when it beads, but it doesn’t last forever. (Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland and James Buckroyd/BuckyRides.com) James Buckroyd is our Product Geek. See his previous ...

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 ...

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 ...

The biggest change with the new waterproofing actually involves getting it more wet, specifically in the washing machine. “As dirt and oil come in contact with [the new] finishes, they just don’t work ...

Researchers created a new ultra-thin material that may bring a new age of super waterproofing everything, from cooking utensils to vehicles. A liquid-like surface bound to a solid silicone surface ...

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 ...