Water-repellent property of component (not to be confused with waterproofing)
The water-repellent property of a fabric is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it.This prevents the fabric from soaking up water and keeps it lightweight and breathable.The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface, however this property may deteriorate with use.You will find out how to reactivate the water repellency of your softshell in our article "Maintaining, washing and repairing waterproof or water-repellent clothing" on the Forclaz website