Garment & Textile · Finishing
Water-Repellent (DWR)
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US/ˈwɔtərrɪˈpɛlənt (dwr)/UK/ˈwɔtərɪˈpɛlənt (dw)/
Durable Water-Repellent treatment — C6 fluorocarbon (older) or C0 PFC-free (new).
Origin
Global
Era
Modern
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Industrialist View
Bluesign/ Oeko-Tex approves PFC-free. Dropped by Patagonia (2022), Nike.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Ends 20–40 washes unless retreated.
Construction & Use
Replaces hazardous C8 (PFOA) since 2015.