Scientists have developed a new type of fabric that can strongly repel water even after intense use, offering a promising ...

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 ...

Fabrics that resist water are essential for everything from rainwear to military tents, but conventional water-repellent coatings have been shown to persist in the environment and accumulate in our ...

In all cases, this treatment made the materials water-repellent, while retaining their breathability and natural feel. By contrast, when the same types of fabric were treated with traditional ...

A one-step technique covalently bonds a nanostructured silica shell onto individual fibers, creating durable superhydrophobic ...

Gore-Tex is a durable, breathable waterproof membrane used in much high-end outdoor gear, and over recent years the brand name has become an interchangeable term for almost any breathable waterproof ...

A solid raincoat is your passport to the great outdoors this winter. Here’s how to make sure you don’t end up buying a dud The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you ...