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It has been tested for durability, strength, stability and water repellency.
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New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Even so, the lightweight layer is made of durable nylon with PFC-free water repellency.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2025
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.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 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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New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Even so, the lightweight layer is made of durable nylon with PFC-free water repellency.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2025
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.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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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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