Not if the idea is to stay dry. Water-resistant garments are made of tightly woven material that will keep water out for a while. They’re fine if you’re caught out on a drizzly day or in a brief shower. Water-repellent garments don’t let water penetrate at all. They are truly waterproof. Note that many water-repellent garments feature an inner waterproof membrane, so the outside can get wet even though moisture doesn’t pass through to your skin.