Waterproof, water-repellent or water-resistant?
The terms sound similar but do not mean the same thing. If you use a pop-up gazebo outdoors regularly, you should look closely at the product information.
- Water-repellent
Light rain initially beads off the surface. In longer or heavier rain, however, moisture can penetrate the fabric. - Water-resistant
The term describes a certain resistance to water but is not clearly defined. This information alone is not enough for reliable rain protection. - Waterproof
This term is not uniformly regulated either. What matters is the tested value in millimetres of water column. For reliable protection, the seams should also be suitable and the roof should be designed so that no water collects on it.
For Ecotent, the tested water column of the fabrics is 1,500 to 2,000 mm depending on the version. We explain what that means below.


