Waterproofing is most useful for shoes made from animal hide, especially nubuck and suede, which show damage quickly — it’s “like having a shoe that’s a sponge,” says Edward Andrade of ...

On one side is a cotton rich quilting with a discreet waterproof membrane on the reverse. Certainly, the lovely thick quilting makes it feel luxurious and our test showed it was fully waterproof.

We didn’t test winter shoes, which are insulated shoes (ankle-height or shorter) with water-resistant (not waterproof) exteriors and are best for city and suburb walking in wet and cold weather.

A good one will create a waterproof, and sometimes hypoallergenic, barrier that’ll prevent any errant liquids from damaging the foam and innards of your mattress, as well as keeping it free of ...

A waterproof cast is a fiberglass cast put over a waterproof cast liner. The cast is not actually waterproof; it is water-resistant. The cast can get wet and the water will drain from the cast, ...

With the January unveiling of the Suunto Aqua, choosing the best waterproof headphones out there is tougher than ever. If you're looking for a pair of headphones that go beyond water resistance to ...

There are various other coatings and treatments on the market designed to waterproof, however the most effective solution is to utilise a technical membrane during construction. The technical ...

Coping with changeable weather is a conundrum that faces all riders, but arm yourself with a waterproof motorcycle jacket and you’ll always be ready to face the worst of it. Textiles lend ...

The Coop Home Goods Mattress Protector is created with the company’s own Lulltra fabric, which is breathable, soft and silent, and has a durable waterproof membrane to protect against spills and ...

Gone are the days of wishing you could take your hi-fi setup and plonk it outdoors. The arrival of portable Bluetooth speakers has meant that listeners are no longer tethered to the indoors for their ...

A lunar rock collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on humanity’s first trip to the Moon in 1969 was accidentally destroyed in a fire after spending three years in an Irish basement ...