The invention refers to hydrophobic cellulose fibres which are biodegradable, extra soft and water repellent. Nonwovens comprising the inventive cellulosic fibres show also higher softness. Said fibres add bulk, better drape ability and hydrophobicity to nonwoven fabrics which are biodegradeable if made only from Cellulosic fibres.本發明係關於可生物降解、超柔軟且為拒水性之疏水性纖維素纖維。包含本發明纖維素纖維之不織布亦顯示較高柔軟度。該等纖維為不織布增添蓬鬆性、較佳垂墜能力及疏水性,該等不織布若僅由纖維素纖維製成則為可生物降解的。