You’ve probably looked at the tags on your clothes or bedding and tried to make sense of what it all means. These tags have a long list of terms and pictures that may look familiar but also confusing ...

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Outdoor gear is made from the most high-tech fabric in the world. We explain how Dyneema, silpoly, and X-Pac keep you dry in the wilderness.

Trying to sleep through the night in the peak of summer can be a chore, but the right fabrics may help you do exactly that. Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He ...