breathable
adjective
breath·able
ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
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Sheets made from bamboo tend to be soft, drapey, and breathable.
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Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
The material is thick but breathable, with perforated detailing on the back of the leg for a little extra airflow.
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
Hikers looking for a slightly more waterproof, breathable shell can fork over $30 extra for the brand’s (still extremely affordable) Rainier jacket.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Side zipper pockets, breathable, lightweight, and UPF-50+ rated?
—Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
The material is thick but breathable, with perforated detailing on the back of the leg for a little extra airflow.
—Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
Hikers looking for a slightly more waterproof, breathable shell can fork over $30 extra for the brand’s (still extremely affordable) Rainier jacket.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Side zipper pockets, breathable, lightweight, and UPF-50+ rated?
—Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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