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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Original price: $70 Eddie Bauer’s Rainier pants feature water-repellent fabric that wicks away moisture and offers UPF 50+ sun protection.
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Made with a blend of tough fabrics, including elastane and recycled polyester, the pants are water-repellent and moisture-wicking.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
It’s made from a lightweight, water-repellent material, so sudden rain won’t ruin the contents, however, hand-washing is recommended for clean-up.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 30 June 2025
The company, which specializes in sports and performance fabrics, showed off swatches of water-repellent fabric that had the feel of crisp poplin.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Made with a blend of tough fabrics, including elastane and recycled polyester, the pants are water-repellent and moisture-wicking.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
It’s made from a lightweight, water-repellent material, so sudden rain won’t ruin the contents, however, hand-washing is recommended for clean-up.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 30 June 2025
The company, which specializes in sports and performance fabrics, showed off swatches of water-repellent fabric that had the feel of crisp poplin.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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