I feel your pain. I’m in the midst of a big review of rain shells for the parent magazine of this site, and it does indeed get confusing with all the different fabric names out there. But it can be ...

Waterproof breathable textiles are used in garments to protect from different types of climatic conditions like heat, rain, and wind. The apparel used for these purposes needs to be strong and should ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Waterproof Breathable Textiles Market - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2016 - 2021)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global waterproof ...

Gore-Tex vs Sympatex. These breathable waterproof membranes allow us to venture out into wet conditions in comfort, safe in the knowledge that our clothing will not only repel the rain but also allow ...

That s a tough question, Ian. All the big waterproof/breathable fabric makers have done reams of studies trying to show theirs is “best.” But there are so many variables, it s tough to say what jacket ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With every brand racing toward whatever they perceive to be the next frontier in technology, The North Face has unveiled its ...

I’ve seen people swear by GORE-TEX like it’s some kind of rainwear miracle. Yes, I know, in its day it was a fabric revolution. Waterproof and breathable, ooooooh. Never been done before, blah blah ...

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, ...

There's a new way to brace yourself against the cold and wet the next time you hit the ski slopes. It's a material that's less bulky, more supple, and more comfortable than whatever is in that jacket ...

Preparing to head into the great outdoors has always always been a delicate balancing act. You want to bring enough gear to be prepared for any weather, without overpacking and creating a heavy pack.

When you think of waterproof and breathable jackets, you think of items made with Gore-Tex. It keeps you dry and allows water vapor and moisture to escape. For years, Gore-Tex has remained the ...

Almost every piece of adventure-ready clothing now has advanced tech woven into its fabric in an effort to be as waterproof and as breathable as possible. Although those two things seem at odds, The ...