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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The outside is crafted from a water-repellent crinkle taffeta.
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Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The coat comes with a removable hood and is water-repellent.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The menswear offering includes a hybrid windbreaker sweater that is lightweight, water-repellent and windproof, 100 percent merino and cashmere sweaters and a knitted polo in a relaxed fit in either solids or a tartan check jacquard.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
For a fail-safe choice, go for a white fabric liner constructed of polyester, canvas, or other natural fiber iterations (that are either mildew-resistant, water-repellent, and/or machine washable).
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
The coat comes with a removable hood and is water-repellent.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The menswear offering includes a hybrid windbreaker sweater that is lightweight, water-repellent and windproof, 100 percent merino and cashmere sweaters and a knitted polo in a relaxed fit in either solids or a tartan check jacquard.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
For a fail-safe choice, go for a white fabric liner constructed of polyester, canvas, or other natural fiber iterations (that are either mildew-resistant, water-repellent, and/or machine washable).
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Water-repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water-repellent. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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