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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.
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Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
In the pursuit of performance, the fashion industry has quietly adopted a class of synthetic chemicals that offer stain resistance, water repellency and durability.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
This handbag carries all of the Dooney & Bourke signature handsome features and hardware and has also been treated for winter repellency.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
In the pursuit of performance, the fashion industry has quietly adopted a class of synthetic chemicals that offer stain resistance, water repellency and durability.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
This handbag carries all of the Dooney & Bourke signature handsome features and hardware and has also been treated for winter repellency.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Repellency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repellency. Accessed 26 Jun. 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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