Water-Repellent Fabric (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption Water droplets are vigorously repelled by the fabric -- unless they are taken up by hydrophilic threads. Credit Holly Ober, UC Davis Usage Restrictions May be used with acknowledgement of the source. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.