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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Made with breathable popcorn fabric, the oversized sweater has stylish batwing sleeves and two side pockets.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Crafted from 100% cotton, this lightweight, breathable bedspread offers year-round coziness and is fully machine washable for effortless care.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Athleta Venice High-rise Pants Athleta’s Venice high-rise pant is crafted from a wrinkle-resistant, quick-dry fabric that’s breathable and perfect for wearing in climates that are still on the warmer side after summer.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 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, 1 Dec. 2025
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Crafted from 100% cotton, this lightweight, breathable bedspread offers year-round coziness and is fully machine washable for effortless care.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Athleta Venice High-rise Pants Athleta’s Venice high-rise pant is crafted from a wrinkle-resistant, quick-dry fabric that’s breathable and perfect for wearing in climates that are still on the warmer side after summer.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 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, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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