Outdoor working conditions that expose a worker to snow or rain may necessitate wearing a work jacket that is water resistant or waterproof. There are several reasons why waterproofing a work jacket ...

Most waterproof gear used in the outdoor industry has some solvent-based waterproof coating, whether for tents or jackets. One of the most easily recognizable waterproof coatings is DWR (durable water ...

The outer fabric is sometimes treated with a very thin chemical finish that makes water roll off the surface instead of soaking into the fibres – a bit like wax on a car. This finish is known as ...

A new spray turns most surfaces into completely waterproof surfaces. July 2, 2013 — -- You spill red wine all over the couch, but it doesn't seep into the fabric or leave a stain -- instead it ...

We may have just recovered from the chaos of Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin but Britons have been warned to expect a heavy downpour of rain in the coming weeks, so if your old raincoat is allowing ...

For an incredibly simple concept — keeping you dry — rain jackets have evolved into awfully complicated products. Air flow rates, water pressure resistance, durable water repellent coatings, hard ...