Waterproof coatings do make products such as outerwear much more useful, but they also drive up the price. A new coating, though, is claimed to be 90 percent cheaper to produce, while still being ...

While many groups have been developing coatings that allow fabric to be waterproof yet breathable, most of those solutions have incorporated toxic chemicals. Now, however, scientists are getting good ...

Imagine being able to take your camera/phone/e-reader to the beach, or use it out in the rain, and never worry about getting it wet. Imagine further that you could do this with your existing gadgets, ...

You’ve probably been there: You’re hiking through a surprise fall rainstorm when you realize that the jacket you’re wearing is leaking along the seams. Minutes later, you’re soaked, and the layer you ...

Totally recyclable waterproof paper and cardboard containers can be made using a new coating developed from sugarcane, say Australian researchers. Organic chemist, Dr Les Edye, and colleagues from the ...

A new technique could create waterproof coatings for clothes out of discarded textiles – far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings, which are typically made with harsh chemicals ...

What does it mean to season or weather a canvas tent? Seasoning or weathering are interchangeable terms. It’s another way of saying you know how to waterproof a canvas tent It is a process that helps ...

This approach eliminates thousands of potential failure points while significantly improving reflectivity, weather resistance, and overall system durability.” — Austin Roofing Admin TORONTO, ONTARIO, ...

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...