breathable
Lets air through
Breathable describes materials that allow air or moisture to pass through: breathable fabric, breathable mesh.
Athletic and outdoor gear emphasizes breathability to prevent sweat buildup.
Air that is breathable contains enough oxygen to sustain life: The atmosphere on Mars is not breathable.
Unenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- cleanFree of soil
- oxygenatedInfused with O2
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- unpollutedFree of contaminants
respirable · atmosphere · inhalable · safe · non-toxic · clear
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- meshInterlocking open weave
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth
bamboo · hemp · jersey · rayon · modal · lyocell · chambray · batiste
Calm or fashionable
- dryFree from moisture
- freshNewly made, not stale
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- softYielding to touch
airy · unrestricted · ease · relaxed · all-day · skin-friendly
Allowing passage of fluids
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- semipermeableAllowing partial passage
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
- osmosisSolvent crossing semipermeable barrier
transmission · exchange · pores · penetrable · filtration · selective · capillary · percolation
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- ventsOpenings for airflow
- mesh panelsInterlaced fabric inserts
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
moisture-wicking · cooling · evaporation · wicking · exhaust · inlet · grille · louver
Exercise-appropriate clothing
- sportswearClothing for exercise
- performanceCarrying out a task
- runningSwift foot travel
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
yoga · workout · gym · training · quick-dry · compression · base layer · athletic wear
fresh air
Unenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- cleanFree of soil
- oxygenatedInfused with O2
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
unpolluted · respirable · atmosphere · inhalable · safe · non-toxic · clear
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
muslin · bamboo · hemp · jersey · rayon · modal · lyocell · chambray · batiste · voile
cool
Calm or fashionable
soft · airy · unrestricted · ease · relaxed · all-day · skin-friendly
porous
Allowing passage of fluids
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- semipermeableAllowing partial passage
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
osmosis · transmission · exchange · pores · penetrable · filtration · selective · capillary · percolation · gaseous
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- ventsOpenings for airflow
- mesh panelsInterlaced fabric inserts
perforated · moisture-wicking · cooling · evaporation · wicking · exhaust · inlet · grille · louver · diffuser
activewear
Exercise-appropriate clothing
- sportswearClothing for exercise
- performanceCarrying out a task
- runningSwift foot travel
cycling · yoga · workout · gym · training · quick-dry · compression · base layer · athletic wear · technical
- clothing featuresadjustable, buttoned, cuffed, durable, elastic
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, lightweight, waterproof, portable
- comfort clothingstretchy, loose fit, elastic waist, roomy, flexible
- shoe partssole, heel, toe, insole, outsole
- beauty termsmatte, dewy, hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing
- Cross-TrainersNike, Reebok, Adidas, New Balance, ASICS
breathableairtight
Impervious to atmosphere
nonbreathable · impermeable · unbreathable · sealed · waterproof
breathableunbreathable
Cannot be inhaled safely
toxic · suffocating · noxious · asphyxiating · poisonous
- breathable airOxygen-rich gas mixture
- breathable fabricMaterial allowing air circulation
- breathable materialsFabrics permitting air circulation
- breathable meshAir-permeable interlaced material