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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Scroll on for more under-$50 Wayfair finds, including a Joanna Gaines rug and a breathable all-season quilt set.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
It's thoughtfully designed, breathable, and perfect for travel.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
And, as someone who cannot bear the thought of wearing open-toe shoes at the airport, these Rothy espadrille flats feel like breathable sandals, while still keeping feet protected and supported.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Made of 80 percent polyester and 20 percent spandex, the lightweight pants are stretchy and breathable—two descriptors that don’t often align to work trousers.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
It's thoughtfully designed, breathable, and perfect for travel.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
And, as someone who cannot bear the thought of wearing open-toe shoes at the airport, these Rothy espadrille flats feel like breathable sandals, while still keeping feet protected and supported.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Made of 80 percent polyester and 20 percent spandex, the lightweight pants are stretchy and breathable—two descriptors that don’t often align to work trousers.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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