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With fabrics that provide 4-way stretch, wicking, UPF protection and water repellency, the fall collection showcases Wrangler’s continued evolution into high-performance, functional apparel designed for the demands of diverse environments.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
Used across sectors and product categories, the substances are often found in cookware, firefighting foams, food packaging and apparel and footwear for waterproofing and oil repellency.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025
But to Muzio’s point, terrestrial birds use water repellency, too.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Muzio was lead author of a 2024 study published in the Journal of Avian Biology, based on his PhD research, that reviewed water repellency in bird feathers.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
Used across sectors and product categories, the substances are often found in cookware, firefighting foams, food packaging and apparel and footwear for waterproofing and oil repellency.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025
But to Muzio’s point, terrestrial birds use water repellency, too.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Muzio was lead author of a 2024 study published in the Journal of Avian Biology, based on his PhD research, that reviewed water repellency in bird feathers.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
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“Repellency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repellency. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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repellency
noun
re·pel·len·cy
ri-ˈpel-ən-sē 
: the quality of repelling : the ability to repel
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