This article was originally posted in Instructables and is reposted with permission from Jeremy Dick. Ever wonder why some canvas, like the stuff a Carhartt jacket is made of, is so much tougher than, ...

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 ...

Membranes, DWR, hydrostatic head, 2-layer, 3-layer, what does it all mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In this article, I’m ...

Sit me and one of my riding buddies within earshot of a non-cyclist in a local cafe and I’d wager our chat would slip completely under the radar. Not because it’s dull - although perhaps not everyone ...

Canvas is a beautiful thing, but when it mingles with rain, it can quickly become a mildew-speckled, sour-smelling disgrace. Removing mildew is probably not going to happen (ADMIT IT) so it’s smart to ...

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 ...

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, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sit me and one of my riding buddies within earshot of a non-cyclist in a local cafe and I’d wager ...