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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The material is a durable 70-denier nylon taffeta that’s supremely soft, breathable, cooling, and quick-drying.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
However, finding pieces that are breathable yet warm can be a conundrum.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The breathable cotton quilt is lightweight enough to use year-round, but the warm tones beckon for fall.
—Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Berg gets a good night’s sleep because of its Goldilocks blend of breathable comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and cooling gel memory foam that is ideal for hot sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
However, finding pieces that are breathable yet warm can be a conundrum.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The breathable cotton quilt is lightweight enough to use year-round, but the warm tones beckon for fall.
—Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Berg gets a good night’s sleep because of its Goldilocks blend of breathable comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and cooling gel memory foam that is ideal for hot sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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