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Glossary

What is Durable water repellent (DWR) finish?

A surface treatment applied to a fabric so that water beads and rolls off rather than soaking in; distinct from a fully waterproof coating or lamination.

This term in other languages

Arabicتشطيب طارد للماء دائم (DWR)
FrenchTraitement déperlant durable (DWR)
TurkishKalıcı su itici (DWR) apresi

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Insulation, shell fabric and water-resistant finishes and how they change the finished outerwear garment

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