Permeable vs Nonwaterproof - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between permeable and nonwaterproof

is that permeable is permeable while nonwaterproof is not waterproof.

(en adjective)

Of or relating to substance, substrate, membrane or material that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids.

Rainwater sinks through permeable rock to form an underground reservoir.

* water-permeable

* impermeable

(-)

Not waterproof.