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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They’re crafted from Ketten Engineered Mesh, which boasts a bespoke placement of breathable and supportive mesh areas to keep feet comfortable and cool all day long.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
These brands offer easy, everyday styles in breathable materials like linen that are perfect for staying cool while still looking polished.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
These sheets are made to feel lightweight and breathable, which tracks considering this print looks perfectly suited for a hot night on the prairie.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
What’s not up for dispute is the garment’s make, focused on a water-repellent gabardine fabric that proved much lighter and more breathable than the heavy wool field jackets British troops were used to in the field.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
These brands offer easy, everyday styles in breathable materials like linen that are perfect for staying cool while still looking polished.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
These sheets are made to feel lightweight and breathable, which tracks considering this print looks perfectly suited for a hot night on the prairie.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
What’s not up for dispute is the garment’s make, focused on a water-repellent gabardine fabric that proved much lighter and more breathable than the heavy wool field jackets British troops were used to in the field.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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