Make Your Motorcycle Clothes Waterproof Without Fluorocarbons - Using Nikwax Products to Treat a Textile Motorcycle Jacket This is an introduction to “Durable Water Repellency” (DWR) and a review of ...

The Paramo Helki is a waterproof jacket that's designed to be comfortable and functional. It features Nikwax technology that's breathable and waterproof. It's available in 6 different colours ...

Caring for your waterproof clothing is both important for performance and longevity. It's also very straight forward.

You know the feeling: It’s nice when it beads, but it doesn’t last forever. (Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland and James Buckroyd/BuckyRides.com) James Buckroyd is our Product Geek. See his previous ...

Actually, it probably isn’t the waterproofing that wears off, Jack. It’s what gear manufacturers call—and this is a term you may scoff at—”Durable Water Repellent” coating, or DWR for short. During ...