moisture-repellent
Resists liquid absorption
Moisture-repellent describes materials or surfaces that resist absorption of water or humidity.
Fabrics treated to be moisture-repellent shed light rain and perspiration rather than soaking it up: a moisture-repellent jacket, moisture-repellent upholstery.
The term suggests resistance rather than complete impermeability—water beads and rolls off rather than penetrating.
Impervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
rainwear · outerwear · breathable · windbreaker · anorak · performance fabric · waxed cotton · coated
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- treatedGiven medical attention
synthetic · laminate · rubber · plastic · vinyl · polypropylene · microfiber · oleophobic
Gap-blocking substance
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- protective layerCovering that shields
finish · treatment · impregnation · polymer · lacquer · varnish · barrier · film
Supplies for wilderness overnights
- tentsPortable fabric shelters
- tarpsWaterproof fabric covers
- awningsFixed overhead fabric shelters
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
outdoor furniture · footwear · hiking boots · backpacks · luggage · umbrellas · canopies · mattress protectors
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
polyester · rainwear · outerwear · breathable · windbreaker · anorak · performance fabric · waxed cotton · coated · laminated
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
treated · synthetic · laminate · rubber · plastic · vinyl · polypropylene · microfiber · oleophobic · self-cleaning
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
protective layer · finish · treatment · impregnation · polymer · lacquer · varnish · barrier · film · application
camping gear
Supplies for wilderness overnights
upholstery · outdoor furniture · footwear · hiking boots · backpacks · luggage · umbrellas · canopies · mattress protectors · cushions
moisture-repellentabsorbent
Able to soak up
porous · hydrophilic · permeable · water-permeable · wicking
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