side vent

Jacket's breathable slit

A side vent is a vertical slit in the back of a jacket or coat, positioned at the sides rather than center back.

Most suit jackets have either a single center vent, two side vents, or no vents at all.

Side vents allow easier movement and keep the jacket from bunching when you sit or put your hands in your pockets: He prefers side vents for a cleaner look when seated.

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seam · slit · flap · airflow · movement · range of motion · walking · stride · suit · sport coat · custom tailoring · fabric · dress shirt · pleat · hem · opening · breathable · body heat

Opposites
vent presence

side ventventless

Having no outlet

unvented

Family

side, vent, sides, sided, siding, sidelong, sideways, sidewise, beside

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G