Patent Publication Number: US-7707857-B1

Title: Double faced weft-knit textile article

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   (1) Field of the Invention 
   The present invention relates generally to weft-knit textile articles and, more particularly, to a double face, weft-knit textile garment having a first face having a printed portion; and a second face having a printed portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric forming the garment is sufficient to substantially prevent grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face. 
   (2) Description of the Prior Art 
   Weft-knit fabrics are commonly used for a wide variety of purposes ranging from signage to apparel. Such fabrics are generally desirable because they are durable and easy to manufacture. They are also desirable because they can be manipulated through various knitting techniques. In terms of apparel, for example, they are often designed with increased wicking properties or increased breathability, or for increased comfort. 
   To achieve such objectives, weft-knit fabrics for apparel usually have two distinct sides. The side of the fabric for wearing against the body, or the inner side, may have a certain knit or may be knitted from a certain thread to alter the properties of the fabric. Athletic apparel, by way of example, may be knitted to maximize comfort, breathability, or wicking properties of the inner side of the fabric. Typically, because of knitting, cost, or function, the side opposite the inner side of the fabric, or the outer side, is not the same as the inner side. Because of these differences, weft-knit fabric is not typically used to make reversible garments. 
   Reversible garments can be desirable for any number of reasons, such as, for example, for color coordination of outfits; for providing various camouflage patterns; for providing optional high-visibility clothing; or for use in athletic competitions. 
   For example, a reversible garment, reversible between two distinct camouflage patterns, may be desirable for a soldier with limited carrying capacity. The solider may be limited to the single pattern on their person, when in fact, additional patterns may be beneficial. Using a reversible garment, the soldier could change between two patterns as needed, for example, the soldier could change between one pattern that provides maximum concealment in urban environments and another pattern that provides maximum concealment in forests, thereby increasing safety. In addition, reversible garments may be desirable for their ability to increase the wearer&#39;s visibility rather than decrease it. 
   Police and traffic officers, for example, commonly wear dark clothing during the day, which allows them to stand out from the general population. At night however such dark clothing becomes a safety hazard, particularly for officers who are on bicycles or who work around motor vehicles, because it decreases their ability to be seen. At night time, a more reflective or visible uniform is desirable. Using a reversible garment, officers could change uniforms as needed, for example, the officer on bicycle patrol could choose the dark side of a reversible uniform during the day, then switch to the more reflective side at night, thereby increasing job safety. Reversible garments may also be desirable in the athletic industry or for athletic competitions. 
   For most organized team sports, or team sporting events, members of one team have one colored jersey and members of the other team have another colored jersey. These different colored jerseys allow both players and spectators to differentiate between team members. At pickup sporting events, however, it is rare that participants with be aware of what other players will be wearing prior to the event, so any coordination of jersey color is difficult. Similarly, for some sporting events, such as pickup or celebrity basketball or soccer games for example, there may be frequent short games with players switching back and forth between teams. In such situations, players often switch jerseys, which may be undesirable because it increases the potential for transmission of blood, sweat, and bacteria. Alternatively, a player may be required to have two separate jerseys, one for each team, which is also undesirable because it necessitates having another jersey and keeping up with that other jersey during the game. By using a reversible jersey having, for example, a dark color and a light color, players could easily switch back and forth between teams. 
   Others have tried to developed reversible knit fabrics for use in various applications. For example, others have made reversible fabrics for use in textile articles by sandwiching two separate fabrics together or by knitting fabrics with different colored threads. Similarly, others have made reversible fabrics for textile articles out of simplex using warp knitting. Such fabrics are generally undesirable because of their cost or weight or because of the specificity in the manufacturing process. For various other reasons, these prior attempts have had various additional shortcomings. 
   Thus, there remains a need for a new and improved weft-knit textile garment which has a first face having a printed portion; and a second face having a printed portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric forming the garment is sufficient to substantially prevent grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face while, at the same time, includes a plurality of openings are formed in both faces for breathability. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   The present invention is directed to a double face, weft-knit textile garment. The garment includes: a first face having a printed portion; and a second face having a printed portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric forming the garment is greater than about 5 oz. per square yard, thereby substantially preventing grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face. In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of openings are formed in both faces for breathability. In addition, the garment may further include at least one body anchor for facilitating attachment of the garment to the wearer. 
   In one embodiment of the invention, the fabric is integrally knit on a double knit knitting machine. Also, the fabric is at least partially knitted of synthetic yarn and preferably is substantially 100% synthetic yarn such as polyester. 
   In one embodiment of the invention, the openings are substantially symmetrical. The openings are also spaced apart from one another, preferably horizontally and vertically spaced apart from one another. In one embodiment, the openings are substantially equally spaced in the horizontal direction and substantially equally spaced in the vertical direction at a different spacing. In another embodiment, the openings are substantially equally spaced apart and may form a diamond pattern motif. The diameter or distance across the opening at its widest point is preferably between about ½ mm and 3 mm. 
   The fabric is knitted of at least a first yarn and a second yarn. Preferably, the first yarn is a synthetic monofilament yarn having a substantially round cross-section and having a luster between about substantially clear to substantially semi-dull. In addition, the denier of the first yarn is between about 15 and 30 and preferably about 20. Preferably, the second yarn also is a textured yarn and preferably is a multifilament polyester yarn. In addition, the second yarn may have a luster between about substantially clear to full-dull, preferably semi-dull. Preferably, the second yarn has a round cross-section, yet others may prefer to use yarns with other cross sections, such as, for example, trilobal cross sections. Preferably, the denier of the second yarn is between about 100 and 200 and, preferably about 150. 
   In one embodiment of the invention, the first face and the second face are substantially identical meaning both faces are comprised of technical face needle loops. Preferably, the faces have a stitch density of between about 1300 and 1700 stitches per sq. inch, and even more preferably have a stitch density of about 1500 stitches per sq. inch. In one embodiment of the invention, the fabric density is between about 6 and 7 oz. per square yard and preferably between about 6.2 and 6.7 oz. per square yard and most preferably between about 6.3 and 6.6 oz. per square yard. 
   In one embodiment of the invention, the article is a garment further including a body anchor for facilitating attachment to the wearer. The body anchor may be a head opening for example for a poncho. The body anchor may be a torso opening for example for a pair of bottoms such as skirts, kilts, shorts and pants. The body anchor may include at least one arm opening for example for a shirt such as a long sleeve, short sleeve, jersey, vest, jacket, and coat. 
   The textile article may be reversible, such that either face of the article is capable of wearing against the body. Similarly, either face of the article, or both faces of the article, may be printed with a color or pattern. Grin-through or color transfer or color bleed through from the printed portion to the opposite face is substantially prevented. 
   The present invention also includes a fabric having a first face with a first printable portion and a second face with a second printable portion. The fabric of the present inventions may be knitted on a double knit machine using a variety of yarns. The fabric may have a plurality of openings through both faces, which may for example increase breathability and comfort. 
   Either face of the fabric, or both faces of the fabric, may be printed with a color or pattern. Grin-through or color transfer or color bleed through from the printed portion to the opposite face is substantially prevented. 
   Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention is to provide a double face, weft-knit textile article comprising: (a) a first face having a printed portion; and (b) a second face having a printed portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric forming the textile article is greater than about 5 oz. per square yard, thereby substantially preventing grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face. 
   Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a double face, weft-knit fabric comprising: (a) a first face having a printable portion; (b) a second face having a printable portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric is greater than about 5 oz. per square yard, thereby substantially preventing grin through from at least one printable portion to the opposite face; and (c) a plurality of openings formed in both faces for breathability. 
   Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide a double face, weft-knit textile garment comprising: (a) a first face having a printed portion; (b) a second face having a printed portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric forming the garment is greater than about 5 oz. per square yard, thereby substantially preventing grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face; (c) a plurality of openings formed in both faces for breathability; and (d) a body anchor for facilitating attachment of the garment to the wearer. 
   These and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after a reading of the following description of the preferred embodiment when considered with the drawings. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       FIG. 1  shows a front and back perspective view of one embodiment of a textile article constructed according to the present invention; 
       FIG. 2  shows a front and back perspective view of the textile article of  FIG. 1 , where that textile article has been reversed; 
       FIG. 3  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention; 
       FIG. 4  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention; 
       FIG. 5  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention; 
       FIG. 6  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention; 
       FIG. 7  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention; 
       FIG. 8  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention; 
       FIG. 9  shows a schematic diagram representing one embodiment of the knitting process of the present invention; 
       FIG. 10  shows a schematic diagram representing another embodiment of the knitting process of the present invention; 
       FIG. 11  is a close up photograph of an opening of the fabric knitted according to the schematic of  FIG. 9 . 
       FIG. 12  is a graph showing the relationship between fabric density versus both cost and grin through; and 
       FIG. 13  is a graph showing the relationship between fabric density versus both comfort and grin through. 
   

   DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
   In the following description, like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views. Also in the following description, it is to be understood that such terms as “forward,” “rearward,” “left,” “right,” “upwardly,” “downwardly,” and the like are words of convenience and are not to be construed as limiting terms. 
   Referring now to the drawings in general and  FIG. 1  in particular, it will be understood that the illustrations are for the purpose of describing a preferred embodiment of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention thereto. As best seen in  FIG. 1 , a weft-knit textile article, generally designated  10 , is shown constructed according to the present invention. The article includes a front view  2  of the article and a rear view  4  of the article. In this embodiment, the textile article is a jersey. 
   The jersey  10  has a first face  12  with a first printable portion  16 . The jersey  10  also has a second face  14 , which in this figure, is the face that would be worn against the body. The second face  14  includes a second printable portion  20 , which can be seen in this figure at the interior of the jersey  10 . The first printable portion  16  could consist of the displayed text alone or could consist of the displayed text and any part of, or the entire, remaining first face  12  of the article. 
     FIG. 2  shows the reversed jersey  10  of  FIG. 1 , in which the jersey of  FIG. 1  is turned inside out. The jersey uses anchors to stay on the wearer&#39;s body. In this case the anchors could be the opening for the head  22  or the openings for the arms  24 . The jersey  10  has a second face  14  with a second printable portion  20 . The jersey  10  also has a first face  12 , which in this figure, is the face that would be worn against the body. The first printable portion  16  of the first face  12  is also visible in this figure. 
   The first face  12  and the second face  14  of the jersey  10  are substantially integrally formed and have a combined density greater than about 5 oz. per square yard which substantially prevents grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face. For example, by comparing the jersey  10  in  FIG. 2  to the jersey  10  in  FIG. 1 , the prevention of grin-through and transfer is illustrated. In  FIG. 2 , the second face  14  of the jersey  10  is printed with a light text and dark background at the second printable portion  20 . When the jersey  10  is reversed, as in  FIG. 1 , there is no substantial grin-through or transfer of the dark background or light text. Similarly, in  FIG. 2 , there is no grin-through or transfer of the light background or dark text from the first printed portion  16  of the first face  12 . 
     FIG. 3  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention. In this embodiment, the textile article is a shirt  100 . The shirt shown is a short sleeved shirt, but the description would apply equally to a long sleeved shirt. The shirt  100  has a first face  102  with a first printable portion  106 , and a second face  104  with a second printable portion  108 . The first printable portion of the shirt  106  has been printed with a light ink. The second printable portion of the shirt  108  has been printed with a dark ink. 
     FIG. 4  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention. In this embodiment, the textile article is a pair of pants, specifically short pants or shorts  200 . The shorts  200  have an anchor  212  for helping them stay on the wearer&#39;s body. In this case the anchor is the opening for the torso  212 . An elastic waist band  214  or a similar anchor-tightener, such as a belt (not shown) may be used to further facilitate anchoring the article to the wearer&#39;s body. The shorts  200  have a first face  202  with a first printable portion  206 , and a second face  204  with a second printable portion  208 . The first printable portion of the shorts  206  has been printed with a light ink. The second printable portion of the shorts  208  has been printed with a dark ink. 
     FIG. 5  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention. In this embodiment, the textile article is a dress  300 . The dress  300  has a first face  302  with a first printable portion  306 , and a second face  304  with a second printable portion  308 . The first printable portion of the dress  306  has been printed with a light ink. The second printable portion of the shorts  308  has been printed with a dark ink. 
     FIG. 6  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention. In this embodiment, the textile article is a skirt or kilt  400 . The skirt  400  has a first face  402  with a first printable portion  406 , and a second face  404  with a second printable portion  408 . The first printable portion of the skirt  406  has been printed with a light ink. The second printable portion of the skirt  408  has been printed with a dark ink. 
     FIG. 7  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention. In this embodiment, the textile article is a jacket or coat  500 . Those skilled in the art would recognize that the description would also apply to a vest, which is similar to a jacket but with shorter sleeves. The jacket  500  has a first face  502  with a first printable portion  506 , and a second face  504  with a second printable portion  508 . The first printable portion of the jacket  506  has been printed with a light ink. The second printable portion of the jacket  508  has been printed with a dark ink. 
     FIG. 8  shows an additional embodiment of the textile article of the present invention. In this embodiment, the textile article is a poncho  600 . The poncho  600  has a first face  602  with a first printable portion  606 , and a second face  604  with a second printable portion  608 . The first printable portion of the poncho  606  has been printed with a light ink. The second printable portion of the poncho  608  has been printed with a dark ink. The displayed embodiments are illustrative only, and other textile articles, such as, other dresses, jackets, shirts, coats, shorts, pants, etc. are all considered to be within the scope of the present invention. 
   Those skilled in the art would recognize that a variety printing patterns, colors, or texts could be printed on the various embodiments of the present invention either before or after assembly of the article. Similarly, a variety of printing techniques could be used to print on the various embodiments either before or after assembly, all of which are in the scope of the present invention. Preferably, printing is performed using a stamping sublimination transfer print prior to assembly of the article. 
     FIG. 9  shows a schematic diagram representing one embodiment of the knitting process for knitting the double face, weft-knit fabric of the present invention. In this embodiment, the first and second faces of the fabric have a substantially identical structure. Particularly, both sides of the fabric have a printable portion capable of being printed. Further, the first and second sides of the fabric may have a substantially similar stitch structure or stitch density, or both. 
     FIG. 9  represents knitting one embodiment of the invention using a double knit machine. The most preferred machine for achieving the present invention is a circular machine having a cylinder needle bed and a dial needle bed, such as a MONARCH FILE-AL, available from The Monarch Knitting Machinery Corporation of Monroe, N.C., with a 30″ diameter having 24 needle/inch and 84 feeds, with only 80 feeds used. Those skilled in the art will recognize that a double needle bed weft-knitting machine of a flat bed configuration might also be used to produce the present invention, and fabrics made on such a machine, or other similar machines, are considered to be within the scope of the invention. 
     FIG. 9  describes a 20 feed knitting sequence repeating on 12 needles, each feed knitting one course, creating a pattern repeat for forming a fabric according to the present invention. The needles of the knitting machine are arranged in a standard offset or rib gating, meaning that each of the two needle beds includes a plurality of needles. The needles and their respective needle beds are offset relative to each other, allowing adjacent needles from the individual beds to be in motion at the same time. Cylinder needles are the vertical moving needles of one bed. Dial needles are the horizontal moving needles of the other bed. 
   Feed  1  forms the first course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using first yarn  220  as it is fed to the knitting elements between the dial and cylinder needle beds only to knit on every 1 st  long needle of the 12 needle repeat of the cylinder bed, while missing all long and short cylinder needles of the dial as well as missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat. In this embodiment, the first yarn  220  is substantially transparent and relatively fine denier synthetic continuous monofilament polyester yarn, in a denier range of between about 15 and 30 denier. The most preferred embodiment uses a 20 denier clear or semi-dull luster in a round cross-section. Such a yarn is ideal for maximizing the ability to visually see through the fabric in selected locations, such as openings. Still others may prefer to use other natural or synthetic yarns, all of which would be within the scope of the present invention. 
   Feeds  2  and  3  are identical to each other and form the second and third courses of the knitting sequence using second yarn  240  as it is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every 1 st  long needle of the 12 needle repeat that the previous feed  1  knitted to, and missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat. In this embodiment, the second yarn  240  is preferably a substantially opaque heavier denier textured synthetic continuous multifilament polyester yarn in a range between 100 and 200 denier. More preferably the second yarn  240  is a 150 denier semi-dull round cross-section with a relatively high number of filaments in the yarn bundle in a range of between 68 and 216 filaments, preferably 100 to 136 filaments. This yarn is preferable for its increased ability to create high density fabric quality with a closed or tight fabric face so as to serve as a blocker to color transfer through the fabric to the reverse face surface when the fabric is sublimation printed. The higher filament count also increases the wicking properties of the fabric. Preferably, the fabric knitted using the described yarns will have a density of about at least 5 oz. per square yard. Others however may use other yarns, such as spandex, nylon, viscose, cotton or blends to achieve the present invention, all of which would be in the scope of the present invention. 
   Feed  4  forms the fourth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether. 
   Feed  5  forms the fifth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240 , as it is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every 1 st  needle that the previous feeds  2  and  3  tucked to, and missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat, and is identical to feeds  2  and  3 . 
   Feed  6  forms the sixth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240 , as it is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while knitting on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every 1 st  needle that the previous feeds  2 ,  3  and  5  tucked to, and missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat. 
   Feed  7  forms the seventh course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and is identical to feed  4 . 
   Feed  8  forms the eighth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4  and  7 . 
   Feed  9  forms the ninth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and just like feeds  2 ,  3 , and  5 , is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on only every 7th long needle of the cylinder in every 12 needle repeat, and compared to feeds  2 ,  3  and  5 , is off-set by six needles, or exactly half way off-set in relation to the every 1 st  long needle that the previous feeds  2 ,  3  and  5  tucked to, and missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat. This feed  9  of the 20 feed knitting sequence begins the formation of an opening that is off-setting the placement of the hole exactly centered in between the mesh openings that are formed by the previous feeds  1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  5 , and  6 .  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2  show blow-ups  40  of the fabric in an article of the present invention. Openings  44  in the fabric facilitate breathing. 
   The openings  44  are shown as substantially circular and are oriented in a staggered symmetrical opening placement; however, virtually any shaped opening and any opening orientation would be within the scope of the present invention. For example, the opening may be round, square, rectangular, hexagonal, tear drop, or pointelle. Similarly, other opening orientations with openings placed apart from each other, or horizontally and vertically spaced apart from one another, or equally spaced in the horizontal direction and substantially equally spaced in the vertical direction at a different spacing, or diamond patterned motifs are all within the scope of the present invention. While the above mentioned shapes and orientations are primarily substantially symmetrical, others of skill in the art may desire to knit openings with other symmetrical or non symmetrical shapes or orientations, all of which would also be within the scope of the present invention. 
   The openings  44  are preferably knitted to be greater than about ½ mm at their diameter or widest point. More preferably, the openings  44  are knitted to be between about ½ mm and 3 mm at their radius or widest point. Most preferably, the openings are knitted to be between about ⅔ mm and 1 1/2 mm at their radius or widest point. Further, the openings do not have to be true openings, that is, they may contain yarn, e.g. the first or second yarn, within the opening to facilitate the knit, or to help shape the opening. Preferably, if a yarn is within the opening, it is a yarn such as the first yarn, as described in the present embodiment, which is difficult to see. 
   Feed  10  forms the tenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 , and  8 . 
   Feed  11  forms the eleventh course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using first yarn  220  as it is fed to the knitting elements between the dial and cylinder needle beds only to knit on every 7th long needle within the 12 needle repeat of the cylinder needle bed, while missing all long and short cylinder needles of the dial as well as missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat placing the first yarn  220  into the mesh opening in the now re-positioned offset hole. This feed is similar to Feed  1  with the main difference being the cylinder needle knitted to is exactly 6 needles offset from Feed  1 , thereby offsetting the opening. 
   Feed  12  forms the twelfth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is identical to feed  9 . Feed  12  is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on only every 7 th  long needle of the cylinder in every 12 needle repeat, and compares to feeds  2 ,  3  and  5 , but just like feed  9  it is off-set by six needles, or exactly half way off-set in relation to every 1 st  needle that the previous feeds  2 ,  3  and  5  tucked to, and missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat. 
   Feed  13  forms the thirteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is identical to feed  12 , and is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on only every 7th long needle of the cylinder in every 12 needle repeat. 
   Feed  14  forms the fourteenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 , and  10 . 
   Feed  15  forms the fifteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is identical to feed  12  and  13 , and is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on only every 7 th  long needle of the cylinder in every 12 needle repeat. 
   Feed  16  forms the sixteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is identical to feed  6 , except it is offset by 6 needles in the 12 needle repeat. Second yarn  240  is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while knitting on only every 7 th  long needle of the cylinder within every 12 needle repeat, and compares to feed  6 , but just like feeds  11 ,  12 ,  13 , and  15  it is off-set by six needles compared to Feed  6 , or exactly half way off-set in relation to the every 1 st  needle that the previous feed  6  knitted to, and missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat. 
   Feed  17  forms the seventeenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10  and  14 . 
   Feed  18  forms the eighteenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  is identical to Feed  17 , and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10 ,  14  and  17 . 
   Feed  19  forms the nineteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using yarn  240 , as it is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every needle that the previous feeds  2 ,  3  and  5  tucked to, and missing  11  long and short cylinder needles within the 12 needle repeat, and is identical to feeds  2 ,  3  and  5 . This feed  19  of the 20 feed knitting sequence begins the formation of the mesh opening that is off-setting the placement of the hole exactly centered in between the mesh openings that are formed by the previous feeds  9 ,  11 ,  12 ,  13 ,  15 , and  16 , thus producing the spaced symmetrical mesh hole placement that is illustrated in this preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
   Feed  20  forms the twentieth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10 ,  14   17  and  18 . This completes the 20 feed knit sequence and the subsequent knitting feeds positioned around the circular machine will repeat starting again with Feed  1 . It is further understood by one skilled in the art that depending on the diameter of the knitting machine and the number of available feed positions on that machine, an even number of repeats of the 20 feed knitting sequence must be adhered to so as to produce a continuous uninterrupted pattern result. For example 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, or 140 available feeds will be required to be divisible by the 20 feed repeat evenly. 
     FIG. 10  shows a schematic diagram representing another embodiment of the knitting process of the present invention. The most preferred machine for achieving this embodiment of the present invention is a circular machine having a cylinder needle bed and a dial needle bed, such as a MONARCH FILE-AL. The preferred machine has a 30″ diameter with 24 needle/inch and 84 feeds. Only 80 of the 84 feeds were used. As with the embodiment of  FIG. 9 , those skilled in the art will recognize that a double needle bed weft-knitting machine of a flat bed configuration might also be used to produce the present invention, and fabrics made on such a machine, or other similar machines, are considered to be within the scope of the invention. 
     FIG. 10  illustrates an alternate embodiment of the present invention described in  FIG. 9 . A fabric produced according to  FIG. 10  will have openings in a box-like or square motif configuration, essentially spacing the openings apart and essentially in equal distance from each other in both the vertical and horizontal directions.  FIG. 10  describes a 20 feed knitting sequence repeating on 6 needles, each feed knitting one course, creating a pattern repeat for forming a fabric according to the present invention. The needles of the knitting machine are arranged in a standard offset or rib gating, similar to  FIG. 9 . 
   Feed  1  forms the first course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using first yarn  220  as it is fed to the knitting elements between the dial and cylinder needle beds only to knit on every 1 long needle of the 6 needle repeat on the cylinder bed, while missing all long and short cylinder needles of the dial as well as missing  5  long and short cylinder needles within the 6 needle repeat. The first yarn  220  is described as a substantially transparent and relatively fine denier synthetic continuous monofilament polyester yarn. Preferably, the first yarn has a clear or semi-dull luster in a round cross-section, in denier range of between 15 and 30 denier. More preferably, the first yarn  220  is a 20 denier yarn, which maximizes opening structure and visibility through the opening. Others may prefer other yarns, which are within the scope of the present invention. 
   Feeds  2  and  3  are identical to each other and form the second and third courses of the knitting sequence using second yarn  240 . Second yarn  240  is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every 1 st  long needle of the 6 needle repeat that the previous feed  1  knitted to, and missing  5  long and short cylinder needles within the 6 needle repeat. The second yarn  240  is described as a substantially opaque heavier denier textured synthetic continuous multifilament polyester yarn in a range between 100 and 200 denier such as 150 denier semi-dull round cross-section with a relatively high number of filaments in the yarn bundle in a range of between 68 and 216 filaments, preferably 100 to 136 filaments, and chosen for reasons of creating a high density fabric quality with a closed or tight fabric face so as to serve as a blocker to color transfer through the fabric to the reverse face surface when the fabric is sublimation printed. The higher filament count also increases the wick ability of perspiration to be transported away from the body skin surface of the wearer of a garment comprised of the present invention, and moves the moisture to the outer surface of the garment. Still, others may prefer other deniers or other filament counts, which would be within the scope of the present invention. 
   Feed  4  forms the fourth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether. 
   Feed  5  forms the fifth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240 , as it is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every 1 st  long needle of the 6 needle repeat that the previous feeds  2  and  3  tucked to, and missing  5  long and short cylinder needles within the 6 needle repeat, and is identical to feeds  2  and  3 . 
   Feed  6  forms the sixth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240 , as it is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while knitting on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every 1 st  long needle of the 6 needle repeat that the previous feeds  2 ,  3  and  5  tucked to, and missing  5  long and short cylinder needles within the 6 needle repeat. 
   Feed  7  forms the seventh course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and is identical to feed  4 . 
   Feed  8  forms the eighth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4  and  7 . 
   Feed  9  forms the ninth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed, while missing all long and short needles of the cylinder. 
   Feed  10  forms the tenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 , and  8 . 
   Feed  11  forms the eleventh course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8  and  10 . 
   Feed  12  forms the twelfth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed, while missing all long and short needles of the cylinder, and is identical to Feed  9 . 
   Feed  13  forms the thirteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is identical to feeds  9  and  12 , and is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while missing all long and short needles of the cylinder. 
   Feed  14  forms the fourteenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10 , and  11 . 
   Feed  15  forms the fifteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is identical to feeds  9 ,  12  and  13 , and is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while missing all long and short needles of the cylinder. 
   Feed  16  forms the sixteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and is identical to feeds  9 ,  12 ,  13 , and  15 , and is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while missing all long and short needles of the cylinder. 
   Feed  17  forms the seventeenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10 ,  11  and  14 . 
   Feed  18  forms the eighteenth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  is identical to Feed  17 , and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10 ,  11 ,  14  and  17 . 
   Feed  19  forms the nineteenth course of the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240 , as it is fed to the knitting elements essentially knitting on all long and short needles of the dial bed while tucking on the very same long needles of the cylinder, or on every 1 st  needle within the 6 needle repeat that the previous feeds  2 ,  3  and  5  tucked to, and missing  5  long and short cylinder needles within the 6 needle repeat, and is identical to feeds  2 ,  3  and  5 . This feed  19  of the 20 feed knitting sequence begins the formation of the mesh opening that is formed by the previous feeds  1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  5 , and  6 , thus producing the spaced symmetrical mesh hole placement that is illustrated in this alternate embodiment of the present invention. 
   Feed  20  forms the twentieth course in the 20 feed knitting sequence using second yarn  240  and knits on all long and short needles of the cylinder while missing all long and short needles of the dial altogether and in the same manner is identical to feeds  4 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10 ,  11 ,  14 ,  17 , and  18 . This completes the 20 feed knit sequence and the subsequent knitting feeds positioned around the circular machine will repeat starting again with Feed  1 . 
     FIG. 11  is a close up photograph of an opening of the fabric knitted according to the schematic of  FIG. 9 . The photograph was taken at 63× magnification. The photograph shows an opening  44  formed by first yarn  220  and second yarn  240 . The width  260  of the opening at its widest point is approximately 1.2 mm. 
     FIG. 12  shows a graphic relationship between fabric density (D), cost ($) and grin-through (G). Generally, as density (D) increases the cost ($) of producing the fabric increases. Grin-through (G) however remains relatively constant with increasing density (D) and then quickly decreases. Point B represents the density (D) where cost ($) becomes prohibitive. Point A represents the point where grin-through (G) decreases rapidly. Preferably the fabric of the present invention has a density approximately in between point A and point B, for example, a density between about 5.0 oz. per square yard and about 7.5 oz. per square yard. Still, the fabric of the present invention may have a density between about 5.5 and 7 oz. per square yard. Preferably, the fabric of the present invention has a density between about 6 and 7 oz. per square yard. Even more preferably, the fabric of the present invention has a density between about 6 and 6.8 oz. per square yard. Even more preferable still, the fabric of the present invention has a density between about 6.2 and 6.7 oz. per square yard. Most preferably, the fabric of the present invention has a density between about 6.3 and 6.6 oz. per square yard. 
     FIG. 13  shows a graphic relationship between fabric density (D), comfort (C) and grin-through (G). Generally, as density (D) increases the comfort (C) of a fabric remains relatively constant and then quickly decreases. Similarly, grin-through (G) remains relatively constant with increasing density (D) and then quickly decreases. Point Y represents the density (D) where grin-through (G) starts its rapid decreases. Point Z represents the point where the decrease in comfort becomes prohibitive. Preferably the fabric of the present invention also has a density approximately in between point Y and point Z, e.g. a density between about 5 and 8 oz. per square yard. 
   Certain modifications and improvements will occur to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the foregoing description. By way of example, those skilled in the art may desire to increase the number or frequency of openings to further increase comfort or breathability. Such modifications may reduce fabric weight. Such modifications may also allow for the use of heavier denier yarns. Further, coarser gauge or open fabric structures could be used to minimize fabric weight. Also, finer denier yarns could be used in a tighter fabric structure or with finer gauges, such as 28 or 32 gauges. Such modifications may allow for fabric density sufficient to achieve printing without color grin-through. It should be understood that all such modifications and improvements have been deleted herein for the sake of conciseness and readability but are properly within the scope of the following claims.