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 ...
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How to waterproof a canvas wall tent

Canvas wall tents are built to handle serious backcountry conditions — hunting camps, outfitter setups, and extended ...
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 ...
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 ...
In the current health and fitness-conscious environment, there has been a notable transformation in clothing and wearables. People are willing to invest their resources to achieve a highly efficient, ...
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 ...
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 ...