durable water-repellant (DWR)
(noun)
durable water-repellant (DWR) (noun) — A type of garment treatment that helps outerwear repel water, oil, grease, and dirt.
A type of garment treatment that helps outerwear repel water, oil, grease, and dirt. DWR is made available in liquid form and can be applied and reapplied to the surfaces of technical garments. When appropriately applied, water that hits the garment surface will bead on the surface.
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What is durable water-repellant (DWR)?
A type of garment treatment that helps outerwear repel water, oil, grease, and dirt. DWR is made available in liquid form and can be applied and reapplied to the surfaces of technical garments. When appropriately applied, water that hits the garment surface will bead on the surface.
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