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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Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Each swimsuit style is breathable, chlorine-resistant for durability and provides UPF 50-plus sun protection.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Xenon gloves from Rab are remarkably lightweight, warm, and breathable thanks to its featherweight but durable Pertex exterior and just right amount of premium Primaloft Gold insulation inside.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The fuss-free shoes feature anti-slip rubber soles and a breathable inner lining for all-day comfort.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Each swimsuit style is breathable, chlorine-resistant for durability and provides UPF 50-plus sun protection.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Xenon gloves from Rab are remarkably lightweight, warm, and breathable thanks to its featherweight but durable Pertex exterior and just right amount of premium Primaloft Gold insulation inside.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The fuss-free shoes feature anti-slip rubber soles and a breathable inner lining for all-day comfort.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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