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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Bed Pillows, $36 with coupon
Amazon’s best-selling pillows are stuffed with a plush, down-alternative filling that’s encased by breathable cotton covers.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Look for breathable fabrics, like cotton, when choosing a workout outfit.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
And the shoe’s disruptive upper construction, made with breathable monomesh, provides a supportive yet ultra-lightweight feel.
—Kyle Hodge, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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