water-repellent
adjective
wa·ter-re·pel·lent
ˌwȯ-tər-ri-ˈpe-lənt 
ˌwä-,
-tə-ri-
: treated with a finish that is resistant but not impervious to penetration by water
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It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
All garments incorporate waterproof, windproof and breathable technologies developed with partners including Gore-Tex, YKK AquaGuard, Natulon water-repellent zippers and Recco technology, the rescue system designed to help locate people caught in avalanches or lost in the outdoors.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Finished with a rugged, water-repellent Cordura exterior shell fabric, that mattress fills out the entirety of the tiny Clipper's rear cabin behind the front seats, offering a sleeping area of 180 x 117 cm (71 x 46 in).
—C.c. Weiss
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Trail-ready styles like the REI Co-op Trailmade Barrel Pants are crafted from durable, water-repellent material that boasts built-in UPF 50-plus sun protection to help protect against the elements.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
All garments incorporate waterproof, windproof and breathable technologies developed with partners including Gore-Tex, YKK AquaGuard, Natulon water-repellent zippers and Recco technology, the rescue system designed to help locate people caught in avalanches or lost in the outdoors.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Finished with a rugged, water-repellent Cordura exterior shell fabric, that mattress fills out the entirety of the tiny Clipper's rear cabin behind the front seats, offering a sleeping area of 180 x 117 cm (71 x 46 in).
—C.c. Weiss
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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