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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Plus, the breathable material can help regulate your body temperature, which is especially helpful for hot sleepers.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
And the fabrics, like wrinkle-free linen and breathable cotton, feel soft and comfortable through busy travel days and beyond.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
How can leaders justify more space spending when global shortages of food, medicine, clean water, breathable air, energy, dry land and housing impact so many families?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The 12-inch mattress features a breathable top layer, Zone Support memory foam layer, a responsive coil system, and a base foam.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
And the fabrics, like wrinkle-free linen and breathable cotton, feel soft and comfortable through busy travel days and beyond.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
How can leaders justify more space spending when global shortages of food, medicine, clean water, breathable air, energy, dry land and housing impact so many families?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The 12-inch mattress features a breathable top layer, Zone Support memory foam layer, a responsive coil system, and a base foam.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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