Digital inkjet printing of functional layer on textiles is a resource efficient and flexible manufacturing process, with reduced ecological footprint. This technology has large potential in high-end applications such as in the domain of smart textiles. The purpose of our research is to develop a waterborne, fluorocarbon free ink for water-repellent sports- and work- wear. The novel ink formulation was characterized by measuring surface tension and rheology and thereafter inkjet printed as solid block pattern (10×10 cm) on polyester fabrics. The hydrophobicity of the functional surface was characterized by water contact angle measurements. The wash fastness and abrasion properties of functional surface were investigated. The inkjet printed functional surface shows promising hydrophobicity compared to commercial available products.