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breathable|ˈbriːðəb(ə)l|
[f. breathe v. + -able.]
Fit or agreeable to breathe, or to be inhaled; respirable.
1731in Bailey II. 1849 J. Wilson in Blackw. Mag. LXVI. 9 How breathable the atmosphere!
Hence ˈbreathableness (in mod. Dicts.).
▸ Of a material, fabric, item of clothing, etc.: that admits air to the skin and allows sweat to evaporate. Cf. breathe v. 3f.
1937Hammond (Indiana) Times 8 Oct. 7/8 Breathable suede jackets. Water repellent. They're new! 1972Charleston (W. Va) Daily Mail 14 Apr. 3/3 Upholstered in brand new breathable vinyl that wears and washes for years of high-styled comfort and heavy use. 1986Aviation Week & Space Technol. 20 Oct. 77 One of the most difficult technological problems in the coverall development is finding a material that is breathable yet impermeable to the effects of chemicals. 2002G. J. Davenport Surviving Cold Weather iv. 40 In order for the breathable fabrics to be effective, you'll need to keep the pores free of dirt and sweat.
▸ n. A breathable fabric or item of clothing. Chiefly in pl.
1961Valley News (Van Nuys, Calif.) 22 June 34 a/1 Upholstery special... Breathables included. You may never get a bargain like this again. 1996Daily Mail (Nexis) 25 Apr. 40 New fabrics are much more adventurous in..innovations such as Microfibre, Tactel and Gortex—synthetic breathables that have made the transition from sportswear to mainstream fashion. 2003J. McLennan Fly Fishing Western Trout Streams iii. 44 Breathables allow vaporous moisture produced by the skin to pass through the waders. |