DWR stands for “durable water repellent,” a thin layer of liquid applied to the outside of technical garments to repel oil, grease, dirt, and water.
Garments treated with a DWR treatment will not get saturated with water as easily as garments without, and will be less prone to “wet out,” (when saturated outer fabrics get heavy and cling to your skin making you feel clammy and damp).
Naturally, jackets with a DWR treatment will keep you comfortable and dry more effectively than jackets without.
Jackets with highly effective DWR is highly desirable in the outdoor world.
Instead of soaking to the core, hikers, backpackers, and campers who wear jacket with DWR can roll or shake off water and remain dry inside and out. Unfortunately, a DWR treatment is not a permanent property of most outerwear and periodic care is necessary to maintain peak performance.
Loto's Wintersport Ladies Ski Jacket and other jackets all use DWR treament.
