as in lightweight
having little weight
the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor
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This compact Samsonite carry-on suitcase is not only featherlight, clocking in at just 7.5 pounds, but also has the right dimensions for any low-cost European flight at 14 x 9 x 22 inches.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
In the spring 2025 collection, presented in Milan during Men’s fashion week last month, standouts included a series of ample kimono coats inspired by gym robes, made in featherlight leather lasered and treated to replicate terry cloth textures.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 18 July 2024
Even better, these cosmetically elegant formulas are featherlight in comparison to many of their predecessors.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
The easy-fit sandal combines 100 percent recycled PET webbing with a featherlight EVA plastic and rubber outsole that prevents slipping.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
In addition to its featherlight nature, aerogel also exhibits antistatic properties and demonstrates excellent moisture management capabilities.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 July 2024
With a million featherlight hammer taps, Hampton built batches of trim molding and sawtooth decoration.
—Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Freshly picked salad greens, kohlrabi sculpted into a scallop (and somehow even more delicious than the real thing), and plums baked into a featherlight clafouti all share the table.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
If rich creams feel too heavy, this featherlight option will nourish your skin’s moisture barrier without that sticky feeling.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
In the spring 2025 collection, presented in Milan during Men’s fashion week last month, standouts included a series of ample kimono coats inspired by gym robes, made in featherlight leather lasered and treated to replicate terry cloth textures.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 18 July 2024
Even better, these cosmetically elegant formulas are featherlight in comparison to many of their predecessors.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
The easy-fit sandal combines 100 percent recycled PET webbing with a featherlight EVA plastic and rubber outsole that prevents slipping.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
In addition to its featherlight nature, aerogel also exhibits antistatic properties and demonstrates excellent moisture management capabilities.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 July 2024
With a million featherlight hammer taps, Hampton built batches of trim molding and sawtooth decoration.
—Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Freshly picked salad greens, kohlrabi sculpted into a scallop (and somehow even more delicious than the real thing), and plums baked into a featherlight clafouti all share the table.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
If rich creams feel too heavy, this featherlight option will nourish your skin’s moisture barrier without that sticky feeling.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2024
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