Waxed fabrics first came on the slippery scene when European sailors discovered that wet sails performed better than dry sails. Applying fish oil (and eventually linseed oil) to the sailcloth resulted ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Being waterproof is a superpower. Of course, most humans are: ...

We might not particularly like wearing them, but a pair of reliably waterproof trousers are an indispensable item of kit for hillwalking in the rainy British mountains. When the heavens open, a good ...

The best waterproof jackets for road cycling and commuting in the wet will make what can be an unpleasant situation much better, and, dare we say it, even enjoyable. Investing in a decent waterproof ...

Think of a drip of rain running down your neck, or water seeping into your shoes as you walk, and you’ll appreciate why the search for waterproof fabric has been long and determined. Once upon a time, ...

Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention. So it should come as no surprise that the inventor of the modern raincoat, chemist Charles Macintosh, was a native of rainy Scotland. Although ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As anyone who has ever turned up to the office in a pair of ...