Lightweight, permeable garment formed from monofilament yarns

Aspects herein relate to a knit textile or garment that comprises at least a first and second portion. The first portion comprises a first percentage by weight of a first yarn and a second yarn. The second portion comprises a second percentage by weight of the first yarn and the second yarn. The two portions are integrally knitted from each other. The second portions provide a high level of air permeability, while the first portions provide moisture wicking and may be used as modesty portions in garments.

TECHNICAL FIELD

Aspects herein relate to an integrally knit garment having portions formed using monofilament yarns, where the garment is lightweight and exhibits a high degree of air permeability.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, garments that exhibit higher air permeability in certain areas of the garment rely on a panel-type construction where mesh inserts are placed where increased permeability is needed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

At a high level, aspects herein relate to an integrally knit textile and garments formed from the integrally knit textile. In aspects, the textiles and garments described herein are lightweight, exhibit moisture-management characteristics, and further exhibit a high degree of air permeability due to the yarn types and knit construction used to form the textile. In aspects, the textile is formed using a first yarn type and a second yarn type. The first yarn type comprises a terephthalate polymer. More specifically, the first yarn type comprises polyethylene terephthalate (PET), commonly known as polyester. And the second yarn type comprises a monofilament polyamide, commonly known as nylon. Use of monofilament polyamide yarns as opposed to, for instance, monofilament PET yarns contributes to a better hand feel for the textile. As well, monofilament polyamide yarns are generally stronger and more resistant to abrasion than, for example, PET yarns and are also more translucent/transparent than other yarn types. Use of monofilament polyamide yarns contributes to the textile being lightweight and also contributes to the enhanced air permeability characteristics of the textile. As well, use of monofilament polyamide yarns helps to reduce snagging as compared to, for instance, the use of multifilament polyamide yarns. Use of PET yarns contributes to the moisture-management characteristics of the textile as PET yarns generally have a lower moisture regain as compared to polyamide yarns (about 0.4% compared to about 8%). Because the PET yarns have a low moisture regain, they promote moisture wicking (by, for instance, capillary action) between the PET filaments instead of absorbing the moisture thereby helping to move moisture away from, for example, a skin surface of a wearer.

As mentioned above, the knit construction of the textile is also important for achieving the high degree of air permeability and moisture-management characteristics of the textile. In aspects, the knit construction comprises at least a first portion comprising a first percentage by weight of the first yarn type (e.g., PET yarns) and the second yarn type (e.g., monofilament polyamide yarns). The knit construction further comprises a second portion that is integrally knitted from the first portion. The second portion comprises the second yarn type and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type, where the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type is less than the first percentage by weight of the first yarn type. One result of this knit construction is that the second portions are primarily formed from the monofilament polyamide yarns, which contributes to the high air permeability of the textile. As well, because the monofilament polyamide yarns are generally transparent/translucent, the second portions are generally transparent/translucent which provides an interesting visual aesthetic to the textile. Because the first portions comprise a greater percentage by weight of the PET yarns, the first portions may facilitate the wicking of moisture away from, for instance, the body surface of a wearer.

Continuing with respect to the knit construction of the textile and garments made therefrom, it is contemplated herein that the garment may be circular knitted (or flat knitted) to minimize or eliminate the number of seams used to form the garment. During the knitting process, the placement of the first and second portions on the resulting garment may be engineered to achieve functional benefits. For instance, the first portions in combination with the second portions may be positioned on the garment to correspond to high heat and high sweat-producing areas of the wearer. Because the first portions contribute to the moisture-management characteristics of the garment, and because the second portions contribute to the high levels of air permeability of the garment, positioning the first and second portions as described helps to cool the wearer and further helps to move moisture away from the skin surface of the wearer. In another example, the garment may be engineered to comprise one or more areas formed using the first portions without the second portions. Because the first portions are less transparent/translucent than the second portions, the first portions may be positioned on the garment to correspond to areas of the wearer needing increased modesty.

Accordingly, aspects of the present invention relate to a textile comprising at least a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the textile comprises a plurality of cells, each cell comprising a perimeter comprising a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type and a second yarn type. The plurality of cells further comprises a central region enclosed within the perimeter, the central region comprising the second yarn type and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type, wherein the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type is less than the first percentage by weight of the first yarn type. Further, a first cell and a second cell in the plurality of cells have at least one common portion of the perimeter.

Aspects herein are additionally directed to a textile having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the textile comprises a first portion comprising a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type and a second yarn type. The first surface further comprises a second portion comprising the second yarn type and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type, wherein the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type is less than the first percentage by weight of the first yarn type, and wherein the first portion and the second portion integrally extend from one another.

Aspects herein are further directed to an apparel item comprising a knit textile having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first surface of the knit textile comprising at least a first portion knitted using a second yarn type and a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type and a second portion knitted using the second yarn type and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type. The second percentage by weight of the first yarn type in the second portion is less than the first percentage by weight of the first yarn type in the first portion. Additionally, the first portion and the second portion of the apparel item are integrally knit from one another.

Positional terms as used herein to describe a garment such as “anterior,” “posterior,” “front,” “back,” “upper,” “lower,” “inner-facing surface,” “outer-facing surface,” and the like are with respect to the garment being worn as intended and as shown and described herein by a wearer standing in an upright position.

Continuing, the term “terephthalate polymer” when describing, for example, a yarn means a yarn having filaments or fibers formed from terephthalate polymers and includes, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET is a common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family. In the context of textiles, PET is generally referred to by its common name, polyester. Additionally, “cationic dyeable PET” is a special fiber that has undergone a change during polymerization to increase its affinity to certain dyes.

The term “polyamide” when describing yarns means a yarn having filaments or fibers formed from any long-chain synthetic polyamide. In the context of textiles, synthetic polyamides are commonly referred to as nylon.

The term “continuous” as used herein means a textile having a continuous knit face without integrally formed or engineered openings. Examples would include a single jersey knit construction, a half tricot knit construction, a double jersey knit construction, and the like.

The term “multifilament yarn” as used herein means a yarn having two or more filaments within a single yarn strand while the term “monofilament” as used herein means a yarn formed from a single filament.

As well, the term “integral” as used herein means a textile having at least one textile element (e.g., yarn, thread, or filament) that extends between different areas of a textile. For instance, with respect to the textile and garments described herein, the term integrally knit may mean the textile or garment has a continuous yarn that extends through different areas of the garment. To describe this with respect to a knit construction, the term “integrally knit” may mean a textile or garment having a yarn from one or more knit courses being interlooped with one or more knit courses of another area in a portion of the garment. To describe this with respect to the first and second portions detailed above, the term “integrally knit” may mean that a yarn (e.g., a polyamide yarn) extends from the first portion into the second portion. Additionally, the knit textile as described herein may mean that the textile has different areas or portions exhibiting different properties based on the yarn type found in each area and the varying percentage by weight of the yarn type in that area. This may be opposed to a panel type construction where two or more separate materials are joined by affixing edges or surfaces by, for example, stitching, bonding, adhesives, and the like, such that there is no continuity of a yarn or textile element between the two materials.

The term “percentage by weight” of a yarn type as used herein is with respect to an area of a predetermined size. Further, when comparing the percentage by weight of a particular yarn type in two different areas, it is assumed that the two areas have the same predetermined size. Using an example, area A of a textile may comprise 50% by weight of a first yarn type and 50% by weight of a second yarn type, and area B of the textile, which is the same size as area A, may comprise 100% by weight of the first yarn type and 0% by weight of the second yarn type.

Finally, as used herein, the term “moisture regain” is the percentage of moisture a bone-dry fiber or filament will absorb from the air when at standard temperature and relative humidity.

Turning now toFIGS.1A and1B, a knit textile100comprising a linear integrally knit structure114and the close-up of the knit textile100respectively are illustrated in accordance with aspects herein. The knit textile100comprises a first surface110and second surface (not shown) opposite the first surface. At least the first surface110of the knit textile100comprises a plurality of first portions102and a plurality of second portions104. It is also contemplated herein that the second surface may comprise the same plurality of first portions102and the same plurality of second portions104. Or, in aspects, the second surface may comprise a different knit construction than the first surface110. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof, are contemplated as being within aspects herein. The knit textile100comprises an integrally knit construction116, best seen inFIG.1B, formed from a first yarn type106(shown with stippling) and a second yarn type108(shown without stippling). The integrally knit construction116in combination with the first yarn type106and second yarn type108may impart different properties to the knit textile100and more specifically, to each of the plurality of first portions102or plurality of second portions104in the knit textile100as described below.

As seen inFIG.1A, each of the plurality of second portions104are spaced apart from an adjacent second portion104by at least one first portion102. To describe it differently,FIG.1Adepicts each first portion102spaced apart by one second portion104in a repeating pattern112in the knit textile100. WhileFIG.1Adepicts each second portion104having generally the same width and each first portion102having generally the same width, the width of each second portion104and each first portion102may vary such that a particular first portion102may be wider than another first portion102and a particular second portion104may be wider than another second portion104. Moreover, it is contemplated herein that althoughFIG.1Adepicts the width of each first portion102being generally the same as the width of each second portion104, the width of the first portions102may be greater than or less than the width of the first portions102. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof, are contemplated as being within aspects herein.

As best seen inFIG.1B, the first portion102comprises both the first yarn type106and the second yarn type108knit in, for instance, a single jersey knit construction although other knit constructions are contemplated herein. The first portion102comprises a first percentage by weight of the first yarn type106, which is greater than 0% but less than 100%. For example, the first portion102may comprise from about 30% by weight to about 90% by weight of the first yarn type106, from about 50% by weight to about 80% by weight, or from about 50% by weight to about 70% by weight of the first yarn type106. The term “about” as used herein means within ±10% of a designated value. The first portion102also comprises the second yarn type108, where the first yarn type106is integrally knit with the second yarn type108.

In aspects, and as shown inFIG.1B, the second portion104comprises, for instance, 0% by weight of the first yarn type106. In other words, it is contemplated herein that the first yarn type106does not extend into the second portion104such that the second portion104comprises 100% by weight of the second yarn type108. However, other aspects herein contemplate that the first yarn type106may extend into the second portion104such that the second portion comprises a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type106, and where the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type106is less than the first percentage by weight of the first yarn type106in the first portion102. For example, the percentage by weight of the first yarn type106in the second portion may be from about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight, from about 40% by weight to about 70% by weight or from about 40% by weight to about 60% by weight. In other words, when comparing equal size areas in the first portion102and the second portion104, the first portion102comprises a greater percentage by weight of the first yarn type106than the second portion104.

The knit construction depicted inFIGS.1A and1Bcomprises a knit textile100in which the first yarn type106and second yarn type108are knit to form the linear integrally knit structure114as seen inFIG.1A. In other aspects, the knit textile100formed from the first yarn type106and second yarn type108may be knit to form other repeating patterns such as an ovoid structure (e.g.FIGS.2A and2B). In yet other aspects, the knit textile100formed from the first yarn type106and second yarn type108may be knit to form other shaped structures where the shaped structures may vary in size.

As described, the knit textile100in accordance with aspects herein is formed from two yarn types. The particular properties of each type of yarn, along with the knitted structures (e.g., first portions102and second portions104) may provide the knit textile100with different properties. The first yarn type106, may, for example, include a terephthalate polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (e.g. polyester). Additionally, the PET may further include a cationic dyeable PET. In an aspect, the first yarn type106has a denier from about 30 denier to about 100 denier. The second yarn type108, may, for example, include a polyamide such as a monofilament polyamide yarn and is present in both the first portion102and the second portions104. The second yarn type108comprising the monofilament polyamide yarn has a denier (D=grams/9000 meters) from about 23 denier to about 43 denier, from about 26 denier to about 39 denier, from about 30 denier to about 25 denier, or about 33 denier. Use of fine denier monofilament polyamide yarns as described herein contributes to the knit textile100having a good hand.

In aspects, the PET yarns comprising the first yarn type106found in the first portions102generally provide better moisture wicking than the monofilament polyamide yarns comprising the second yarn type108because they have a lower moisture regain (moisture regain percentage of about 0.4%). Further, as depicted inFIG.1A, the first portions102comprising the first yarn type106provide a more opaque presentation than the second portions104comprising the second yarn type108. This is because PET yarns are generally more opaque than monofilament polyamide yarns. This opaque presentation provides for more modesty in the first portions102where both the first yarn type106and the second yarn type108are integrally knit together. This is useful for textiles forming, for example, upper-body garments for females. The areas of a female upper-body garment, such as the chest portion, may be knit using both the first yarn type106and second yarn type108, resulting in a more opaque knit textile that limits visibility through the garment in these areas.

Continuing, in other portions of the garment, where modesty is not a critical focus, the knit textile100may comprise only the second yarn type108(i.e. the second portions104). The use of monofilament polyamide yarns in these areas causes the areas to be somewhat translucent/transparent due to the yarns themselves being translucent/transparent. Moreover, use of monofilament yarns in the second portions104promotes a high level of permeability. For example, the linear integrally knit structure114shown in inFIG.1Aexhibits air permeability as measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM) from about 1200 CFM to about 1400 CFM, from about 1250 CFM to about 1390 CFM, or from about 1290 CFM to about 1390 CFM, where air permeability is measured using ASTM D737 standards where a pressure differential of 125 Pascals is used.

In the second portion104, the percentage by weight of the first yarn type106(e.g. PET) is generally 0%, resulting in the second portion104generally comprising only the second yarn type108(e.g. monofilament polyamide). The second yarn type108provides a high level of air permeability and transparency/translucency. It is advantageous to use monofilament yarns as the second yarn type108as these yarns exhibit better air permeability, while maintaining a lower snagging score since there are fewer filaments available for potential snagging. This may be beneficial as using yarns with high snagging scores would be inefficient and unfavorable for the wearer, especially during physical activity. The second portions104comprising the second yarn type108may be positioned in areas of a garment that need increased ventilation. For example, the second portions104may be positioned in areas of the garment corresponding to high heat and/or sweat producing areas of the human body when the garment is worn. Because the second portions104have a higher air permeability as compared to, for instance, the first portions102, air from the external environment may more readily enter the garment to help cool the wearer (e.g., by evaporative heat transfer) and heat produced by the wearer may more readily escape the garment further helping to keep the wearer cool.

Moving ontoFIGS.2A and2B, a two dimensional view of another knit textile200comprising a hexagonal knit structure220and a close-up view of the knit textile200respectively are illustrated in accordance with aspects herein. In this aspect, the knit textile200comprises a first surface202and a second surface (not shown) opposite the first surface202. The first surface202of the knit textile200comprises a plurality of cells210(which may also be known as first portions), each cell210comprising a perimeter204that comprises a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type206(PET yarn). The perimeter204further comprises a second yarn type208(monofilament polyamide yarn) (best seen inFIG.2B). Each cell210further comprises a central region212enclosed within the perimeter204(which may also be known as second portions).

Continuing, the plurality of perimeters204are interconnected throughout the knit textile200while the central regions212are isolated from one another throughout the knit textile200. Each central region212comprises the second yarn type208and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type206. Similar toFIGS.1A and1B, the second percentage of weight of the first yarn type206is less than the first percentage of weight of the first yarn type206. As shown inFIG.2B, the second percentage of weight of the first yarn type206in the central region212is 0%. Therefore, in aspects, the first yarn type206does not extend into the central region212. By contrast, the perimeters204surrounding the central regions212, comprise both the first yarn type206and the second yarn type208. The perimeter204and central region212are integrally knitted from each other. This knit construction may help to lock the second yarn type208in place and prevent shifting of the second yarn type208during wear. Each of the plurality of cells210share at least one common portion of the perimeter204. For example, cells214and216share common portion218. The second surface of the knit textile200may comprise a similar or different knit construction as the first surface202.

It is contemplated that the shape of the plurality of cells210is generally ovoid or hexagonal. As shown inFIG.2A, the knit textile200comprises a repeating pattern of hexagonal cells210that comprise the hexagonal knit structure220. As shown inFIGS.2A and2B, each of the plurality of cells210is the same size and shape. In some aspects, the size of a first cell of the cells210may comprise a first size and a second cell of the cells210of may comprise a second size, wherein the second size is different from the first size. In other words, the knit textile200depicted inFIG.2Amay comprise a hexagonal knit structure220in which the plurality of hexagonal cells210comprise two or more different sizes. Further, the cells210may have different shapes, with a first cell of the cells210comprising a first shape and a second cell of the cells210comprising a second shape, the first shape being different than the second shape. For example, a first cell may comprise a hexagonal shape while a second cell may comprise another shape, such as a pentagon. In this example, the hexagonal shaped cells and the pentagon shaped cells would still be integrally knit from each other and may form any variation of repeating patterns comprising the knit structure of the knit textile200. Further, the different cells would similarly have at least one common perimeter.

The hexagonal knit structure220of the knit textile200is advantageous as it provides good air permeability (by, for example, use of monofilament polyamide yarns), with measurements from about 900 CFM to about 1200 CFM, from about 950 CFM to about 1150 CFM, or from about 1000 CFM to about 1100 CFM as measured using ASTM D737 standards. Air permeability may differ slightly depending on the size of the individual cells210in the hexagonal knit structure220. As seen inFIG.2A, the interconnected structure of the perimeters204of the cells210may help create wicking channels that help moisture to disperse over the first surface202of the knit textile200. To describe this differently, the presence of PET with its low moisture regain in the perimeters204of the cells, and the interconnected nature of the perimeters204may allow moisture to travel by capillary action between the PET filaments thereby dispersing the moisture over the first surface202of the knit textile200.

Turning next toFIGS.3and4, a front perspective view and a back perspective view of an upper-body garment300comprising at least the knit textile200ofFIG.2Aare illustrated in accordance with aspects herein. The upper-body garment300is shown in the form of an upper-body garment300(e.g. a sleeveless shirt), but it is contemplated herein that the upper-body garment300may be in the form of a lower-body garment, a whole body garment, and the like. Moreover, although shown in the form of a sleeveless shirt, the upper-body garment300may take other forms such as a jacket, pull-over, a hoodie, a vest, and the like. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof are contemplated as being within aspects herein. In aspects, the upper-body garment300may be formed using a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. In this aspect, the upper-body garment300may be shaped on the knitting machine such that when it comes off the knitting machine minimal post-processing works needs to be done. As a result, the upper-body garment300may comprise minimal to no seams (e.g., no side seams) which improves wearer comfort. Using the knitting process described herein also allows the upper-body garment300to be formed with different textile portions (linear knit structure, hexagonal knit structure, continuous knit structure) that integrally extend from one another.

As seen inFIG.3, the upper-body garment300comprises arm openings314, a neck opening318, and waist opening316. Additionally, the upper-body garment300has a first surface302and a second surface402opposite the first surface302. In aspects, a hexagonal knit textile304similar to the knit textile200shown inFIGS.2A and2Bmay form a bottom portion of the upper-body garment300. The hexagonal knit textile304comprises a plurality of cells312. Each cell312comprises a plurality of perimeters that comprise a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type (not shown) and a second yarn type (not shown) similar toFIG.2B. Each cell312further comprises a central region308enclosed within the perimeter306. Each central region308comprises the second yarn type (not shown) and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type (not shown). The plurality of perimeters306or first portions are interconnected while the central regions308or second portions are isolated from one another throughout the hexagonal knit textile304. Additionally, as previously noted, the plurality of perimeters306and central regions308are integrally knit from one another. As seen inFIGS.3-4, the plurality of perimeters306and the central regions308of the hexagonal knit textile304are shown as extending from the front to the back of the upper-body garment300.

Further, the upper-body garment300further comprises at least one third portion310that is also integrally knit from the hexagonal knit textile304. The third portion310comprises a continuous knit construction that comprises the second yarn type208and a third percentage by weight of the first yarn type206. The third percentage by weight of the first yarn type206may be greater than the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type206found in the central region308. The third portion310also extends from the front to the back of the upper-body garment300.

As shown, the plurality of cells312comprising the hexagonal knit textile304seen inFIGS.3and4are generally the same size. However, as previously stated, it is contemplated that the knit structure comprising the hexagonal knit textile304may vary in size and shape. Regardless of the size or shape combination of the plurality of cells312comprising the hexagonal knit textile304, the yarns comprising the hexagonal knit textile304will be integrally knit from one another.

InFIG.3, due to the continuous knit structure of the third portion310, the third portion310generally provides greater modesty than the hexagonal knit textile304. In aspects, the third portion310may comprise a double-knit jersey construction although other knit constructions are contemplated herein. In this figure, the third portion310is a modesty segment provided for the female upper-body garment300to cover the chest and upper back areas when worn. While the third portion310is shown as being located in the chest and upper back region inFIGS.3-4, similar modesty portions may be found in other locations in other aspects. For example, in another upper-body garment, the third portion310may be located on the sides of the upper-body garment so that these areas are not transparent/translucent when worn. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof, are contemplated as being within aspects herein.

In this example, the upper-body garment300is sleeveless. However, it is contemplated that the upper-body garment300may include full sleeves, half sleeves, or any variation thereof. If the upper-body garment300includes sleeves, the construction of the sleeves may further comprise a knit construction similar to the third portion310or may comprise a knit construction similar to the hexagonal knit textile304comprising a plurality of cells312. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof are contemplated as being within aspects herein. Moreover, it is contemplated herein that the placement and position of the hexagonal knit textile304and the third portion310are examples only, and other variations are contemplated herein.

FIGS.5-6depict front and back perspective views respectively of an alternate upper-body garment500in accordance with aspects herein. In this aspect, the upper-body garment500comprises a left short sleeve506, right short sleeve508, neck opening510, and waist opening512when viewed in the as-worn configuration. While the upper-body garment500comprises short sleeves, it is contemplated that the upper-body garment500could include full sleeves, no sleeves, three-quarter sleeves, or any variation thereof.

Additionally, the integrally knit construction of the upper-body garment500comprises a knit construction similar to that shown inFIGS.2A and2B. That is, the upper-body garment500may comprise a plurality of cells514having a plurality of perimeters502and a plurality of central regions504that are continuous throughout the upper-body garment500. The plurality of perimeters502may otherwise be known as a plurality of first portions and the plurality of central regions may otherwise be known as a plurality of second portions. In this aspect, no modesty panel is seen. As such, the upper-body garment500would appear generally transparent/translucent throughout and would provide permeability throughout the upper-body garment500.

Next,FIG.7depicts another upper-body garment700comprising the knit textiles depicted inFIGS.1A and2Ain accordance with aspects herein. In this aspect, the upper-body garment700comprises a neck opening720, waist opening722, a left short sleeve726, and a right short sleeve724when viewed in the as-worn configuration. As shown, the upper-body garment700comprises both a linear knit textile704and a hexagonal knit textile702, both of which have been previously described. The upper-body garment700shown comprises the first yarn type (PET) and the second yarn type (monofilament polyamide yarn) described herein, where the first and second yarn types are positioned as described for the knit textiles100and200.

InFIG.7, the linear knit textile704is positioned in the front upper chest732, back upper chest (not shown), right short sleeve724, left short sleeve726, and side portions728of the upper-body garment700. The linear knit textile704is integrally knit from the hexagonal knit textile702which is positioned on the front center734, front mid-chest736, front lower waist area738, and corresponding portions of the back (not shown).

The location of the linear knit textile704and the hexagonal knit textile702may be based on, for instance, sweat and/or heat maps of the human body. In other words, because the linear knit textile704and the hexagonal knit textile702both exhibit high levels of air permeability as compared to, for instance, continuous knit constructions, they may be positioned where ventilation is needed most while balancing the need for modesty in certain areas, as seen inFIGS.3-4. The disclosure provided forFIGS.1A and2Awith respect to yarn types and percentages by weight of the yarn types is equally applicable to the linear knit textile704and the hexagonal knit textile702.

FIG.8depicts a close-up view of a portion800of the upper-body garment700. In the portion800shown, the linear knit textile704integrally extends from the hexagonal knit textile702. The placement of the linear knit textile704and the hexagonal knit textile702inFIG.8is one example of a potential construction of the upper-body garment700and other variations of placement of the linear knit textile704and hexagonal knit textile702are contemplated herein.

The aspects described throughout this specification are intended in all respects to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Upon reading the present disclosure, alternative aspects will become apparent to ordinary skilled artisans that practice in areas relevant to the described aspects without departing from the scope of this disclosure. In addition, aspects of this technology are adapted to achieve certain features and possible advantages set forth throughout this disclosure, together with other advantages which are inherent. It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims.

Since many different products may be made of the knitted textiles herein, without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.