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Keywords: Repellent, Beads, Absorption, Wettability, Insensible

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The ability to resist penetration by water, but not stop its penetration over prolonged exposure.

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Control of water absorption through the coating. Water beading is sometimes used as an indication of water repellency.

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the ability to resist penetration by water. Not as rigorous a standard as waterproofness. Water repellent fabrics cause water to bead up on their surfaces while allowing insensible perspiration to pass through. Water beads up and rolls off a water-repellent fabric.

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The resistance to soil wettability, which can be increased by intense fires.

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The ability of a fabric to shed water to a limited degree.

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The reduction of absorption.

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