New, supposedly more eco-friendly waterproof fabrics have made a few headlines in recent months. The strongest opinion I’ve heard boils down to an outright rejection of the efficacy of the new fabrics ...

Waterproof down has been a hot topic of conversation in gear circles recently. DWR (durable water repellent), the invisible treatment that’s used on the outside of nearly every waterproof jacket to ...

Amy Axworthy is a travel journalist and product reviewer. She was shortlisted for Best News Writer at the BSME Talent Awards in 2023 for uncovering consumer harm. You don’t need to spend hundreds of ...

Learn how Indigenous ancestors discovered the secret to waterproof clothing. When you live in wet and cold climates and conditions, survival becomes dependent upon how dry you can be. Throughout the ...

Almost exactly a year ago my colleague, Josh Ross, broke what became our biggest story of the year: PFC bans are set to change the face of all waterproof garments. If you haven’t already read that, I ...