water-repellent
Resists liquid absorption
Water-repellent describes materials or coatings that resist absorption of water, causing droplets to bead up and roll off rather than soak in: a water-repellent jacket, water-repellent spray for shoes.
Unlike waterproof, water-repellent allows that some moisture may eventually penetrate under sustained exposure.
Handheld rain shelter
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- downpourIntense precipitation event
shower · storm · monsoon · puddle · splash · runoff · beading · shedding
Repels aqueous substances
- nanocoatingUltrathin protective film
- fluoropolymerCarbon-fluorine chain compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
Teflon · DWR · wax · paraffin · acrylic · alkyd · sealant · spray-on
Cannot be penetrated
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
resistant · barrier · protective · durable · long-lasting · quick-drying · stain-resistant · breathable
Atomic-scale manipulation science
- oleophobicRepelling oily substances
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- biomimicryDesign imitating natural systems
Waterproof breathable fabric membrane
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
canvas · oilcloth · Tyvek · neoprene · laminate · synthetic · outerwear · loden
Clothing for wet weather
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
- windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
poncho · hiking · camping · trekking · mountaineering · backpacking · expedition · trail
umbrella
Handheld rain shelter
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- drizzleVery light precipitation
downpour · shower · storm · monsoon · puddle · splash · runoff · beading · shedding · slicker
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- nanocoatingUltrathin protective film
- fluoropolymerCarbon-fluorine chain compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
polyurethane · Teflon · DWR · wax · paraffin · acrylic · alkyd · sealant · spray-on · impregnation
impermeable
Cannot be penetrated
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
sealed · resistant · barrier · protective · durable · long-lasting · quick-drying · stain-resistant · breathable · lightweight
nanotechnology
Atomic-scale manipulation science
- oleophobicRepelling oily substances
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
Gore-Tex
Waterproof breathable fabric membrane
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
ripstop · canvas · oilcloth · Tyvek · neoprene · laminate · synthetic · outerwear · loden
rainwear
Clothing for wet weather
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
windbreaker · poncho · hiking · camping · trekking · mountaineering · backpacking · expedition · trail · weatherproof
- fabric finishesmatte finish, brushed, dull finish, calendered, flat finish
- textile finishingfinishing, bleaching, dyeing, calendering, sizing
- waterproof gearraincoat, rain jacket, rain boots, poncho, umbrella
water-repellentabsorbent
Able to soak up
permeable · porous · water-permeable · hydrophilic · moisture-wicking
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