We had an unusually moist Miami Watercraft Show a few weeks ago, that provided us an opportunity to take a look at a little something we haven't paid much attention to in a couple of years: water-proofing coatings for fabrics. Textile technology has discovered some significant new developments since our last complete examination of waterproof coatings. Chemical substance engineers have indeed found brand new ways to impregnate fibers with coatings that can last through dozens of wash cycles. Despite all the advancements in material technology, we've yet to discover a waterproof, breathable component that doesn't call for some upkeep with time-- and ultimately breaks down. In Miami, during on-the-water testing of foul-weather gear we initially reported on in 2008, we could clearly see how sunlight, washing, and regular use took their toll on water-repellency in even our favorite foul-weather gear. hile, the water beaded like pearls on some of the lower-rated jackets th...
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