A breathable multilayer microporous film, comprising a first outer film layer, a second inner film layer, and a third outer film layer, wherein each film layer comprises at least one pore-forming filler and one thermoplastic polymer, with each layer rendered microporous and breathable by stretching each film layer having the pore-forming filler therein, wherein the first and third outer film layers have first and third maximum pore sizes, respectively, and the second inner film layer has a second maximum pore size smaller than the respective maximum pore sizes of the first and third outer film layers of the multilayer film, wherein the maximum pore size of the multilayer microporous film is from about 0.10 to about 0.13 microns, and wherein the multilayer microporous film passes ASTM F 1671-03 test.