Yes, it is a rather strange bastardization of the word, but it has been used for e.g. fabrics for expensive ski jackets for a while now. http://www.merriam-web

Yes, it is a rather strange bastardization of the word, but it has been used for e.g. fabrics for expensive ski jackets for a while now. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterproof_fabric http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterproof_fabric "Breathability is measured by the rate at which water vapor passes through, in the units of grams of water vapour per square meter of fabric per 24 hour period (g/m2/d), often abbreviated to just 'g'. "