water repellent
Keeps wetness out
Water repellent describes a surface or material that resists the penetration of water without being completely impervious to it.
A water-repellent jacket will shed light rain but may eventually soak through in a downpour, distinguishing it from truly waterproof materials.
The term applies to both natural properties and chemical treatments: The spray makes fabric water repellent.
As a noun, a water repellent is the substance used to create this effect on clothing, leather, or other materials.
Waterproof breathable fabric membrane
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- fluoropolymerCarbon-fluorine chain compound
- waxPliable waterproof substance
Teflon · nanocoating · acrylic · sealant · resin · DWR · paraffin · beeswax
Repels aqueous substances
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- biomimicryDesign imitating natural systems
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
spray-on · impregnation · surface tension · droplet · moisture-wicking · vapor barrier · lamination · encapsulation
Waterproof outer garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
- parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
windbreaker · slicker · trench coat · oilskin · galoshes · wellies · rain boots · rain hat
Portable fabric shelter
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- hiking bootsSturdy footwear for trails
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
awning · outdoor furniture · camera bag · watch · phone case · luggage · sleeping bag · bivvy
Withstanding external forces
- durableAble to withstand use
- breathablePermits air passage
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- quick-dryingLoses moisture rapidly
windproof · stain-resistant · abrasion-resistant · flexible · long-lasting · protective · sealed · impermeable
Gore-Tex
Waterproof breathable fabric membrane
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- fluoropolymerCarbon-fluorine chain compound
wax · Teflon · nanocoating · acrylic · sealant · resin · DWR · paraffin · beeswax · lanolin
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- self-cleaningRemoves its own grime
- biomimicryDesign imitating natural systems
beading · spray-on · impregnation · surface tension · droplet · moisture-wicking · vapor barrier · lamination · encapsulation
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
parka · windbreaker · slicker · trench coat · oilskin · galoshes · wellies · rain boots · rain hat · gaiters
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- hiking bootsSturdy footwear for trails
umbrella · awning · outdoor furniture · camera bag · watch · phone case · luggage · sleeping bag · bivvy · gaiters
resistant
Withstanding external forces
- durableAble to withstand use
- breathablePermits air passage
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
quick-drying · windproof · stain-resistant · abrasion-resistant · flexible · long-lasting · protective · sealed · impermeable · moisture barrier
spray
Dispersed liquid droplets
protector · Scotchgard · fabric care · leather conditioner · shoe spray
- waterproofwatertight, impermeable, impervious, hydrophobic, sealed
- protectantssunscreen, sealant, coating, preservative, finish
- shoe careshoe polish, shoe cleaner, shoe trees, shoe shine, polish
- Fabric Protectionfabric spray, stain guard, carpet protector
- textile chemicalsdye, mordant, sizing, bleach, fixative
- waterproofingDWR, sealants, membranes, Scotchgard, watertight
water repellentabsorbent
Able to soak up
moisture-wicking · hydrophilic · thirsty · porous · bibulous
water repellentpermeable
Allowing substances through
water-permeable · porous · pervious · leaky · penetrable
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