Patent Description:
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.

<CIT> describes fabric or non-woven fabric including a first threads or fibres arranged in the direction of the weft and in that of the warp, including, either in the direction of the weft or in that of the warp or both, a second threads or fibres, the melting point of which is below that of the melting point of the first threads which is characterised in that it comprises a first phase of stabilization of the fabric and a second phase of heat pre-shaping of the referred fabric resulting from the first phase, blocking the elasticity of the resulting fabric or non-woven fabric taking into account of the higher or lower density of the first threads and of the higher or lower quantity of second threads that are melted.

<CIT> describes a textile knitted with an adaptive yarn that incorporates insulation features as well as variable air permeability features. The adaptive textile may exhibit a baseline level of insulation. The adaptive textile is configured to exhibit a first air permeability when unexposed to a physical stimulus such as water and a second air permeability when exposed to the physical stimulus where the second air permeability is greater than the first air permeability.

Illustrative aspects of the claimed invention are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein:.

The claimed invention is defined by the independent claims. Specific embodiments are defined in the dependent claims. The subject matter of the claimed invention is described with specificity herein to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

Moreover, although the terms "step" and/or "block" might be used herein to connote different elements of methods employed, the terms should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless and except when the order of individual steps is explicitly stated.

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 <NUM>% compared to about <NUM>%). 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 not according to the invention, 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 (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.

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. However, the knit textile according to the present invention has a single knit jersey construction.

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 <NUM>% by weight of a first yarn type and <NUM>% by weight of a second yarn type, and area B of the textile, which is the same size as area A, may comprise <NUM>% by weight of the first yarn type and <NUM>% 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 to <FIG>, a knit textile <NUM> comprising a linear integrally knit structure <NUM> and the close-up of the knit textile <NUM> respectively are illustrated as useful for understanding the present invention, but outside the scope of claim <NUM>.

The knit textile <NUM> comprises a first surface <NUM> and second surface (not shown) opposite the first surface. At least the first surface <NUM> of the knit textile <NUM> comprises a plurality of first portions <NUM> and a plurality of second portions <NUM>. It is also contemplated herein that the second surface may comprise the same plurality of first portions <NUM> and the same plurality of second portions <NUM>. Or, in aspects, the second surface may comprise a different knit construction than the first surface <NUM>. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof, are contemplated as being within aspects herein. The knit textile <NUM> comprises an integrally knit construction <NUM>, best seen in <FIG>, formed from a first yarn type <NUM> (shown with stippling) and a second yarn type <NUM> (shown without stippling). The integrally knit construction <NUM> in combination with the first yarn type <NUM> and second yarn type <NUM> may impart different properties to the knit textile <NUM> and more specifically, to each of the plurality of first portions <NUM> or plurality of second portions <NUM> in the knit textile <NUM> as described below.

As seen in <FIG>, each of the plurality of second portions <NUM> are spaced apart from an adjacent second portion <NUM> by at least one first portion <NUM>. To describe it differently, <FIG> depicts each first portion <NUM> spaced apart by one second portion <NUM> in a repeating pattern <NUM> in the knit textile <NUM>. While <FIG> depicts each second portion <NUM> having generally the same width and each first portion <NUM> having generally the same width, the width of each second portion <NUM> and each first portion <NUM> may vary such that a particular first portion <NUM> may be wider than another first portion <NUM> and a particular second portion <NUM> may be wider than another second portion <NUM>. Moreover, it is contemplated herein that although <FIG> depicts the width of each first portion <NUM> being generally the same as the width of each second portion <NUM>, the width of the first portions <NUM> may be greater than or less than the width of the first portions <NUM>. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof, are contemplated as being within aspects herein.

As best seen in <FIG>, the first portion <NUM> comprises both the first yarn type <NUM> and the second yarn type <NUM> knit in, for instance, a single jersey knit construction although other knit constructions are contemplated herein. The first portion <NUM> comprises a first percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM>, which is greater than <NUM>% but less than <NUM>%. For example, the first portion <NUM> may comprise from about <NUM>% by weight to about <NUM>% by weight of the first yarn type <NUM>, from about <NUM>% by weight to about <NUM>% by weight, or from about <NUM>% by weight to about <NUM>% by weight of the first yarn type <NUM>. The term "about" as used herein means within ± <NUM>% of a designated value. The first portion <NUM> also comprises the second yarn type <NUM>, where the first yarn type <NUM> is integrally knit with the second yarn type <NUM>.

In aspects, and as shown in <FIG>, the second portion <NUM> comprises, for instance, <NUM>% by weight of the first yarn type <NUM>. In other words, it is contemplated herein that the first yarn type <NUM> does not extend into the second portion <NUM> such that the second portion <NUM> comprises <NUM>% by weight of the second yarn type <NUM>. However, other aspects herein contemplate that the first yarn type <NUM> may extend into the second portion <NUM> such that the second portion comprises a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM>, and where the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM> is less than the first percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM> in the first portion <NUM>. For example, the percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM> in the second portion may be from about <NUM>% by weight to about <NUM>% by weight, from about <NUM>% by weight to about <NUM>% by weight or from about <NUM>% by weight to about <NUM>% by weight. In other words, when comparing equal size areas in the first portion <NUM> and the second portion <NUM>, the first portion <NUM> comprises a greater percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM> than the second portion <NUM>.

In an example for better understanding the claimed invention, but outside the scope of claim <NUM>, the knit construction depicted in <FIG> comprises a knit textile <NUM> in which the first yarn type <NUM> and second yarn type <NUM> are knit to form the linear integrally knit structure <NUM> as seen in <FIG>. According to the claimed invention, the knit textile <NUM> formed from the first yarn type <NUM> and second yarn type <NUM> is be knit to form other repeating patterns such as an ovoid structure (e.g. <FIG>). In yet other aspects, the knit textile <NUM> formed from the first yarn type <NUM> and second yarn type <NUM> may be knit to form other shaped structures where the shaped structures may vary in size.

As described, the knit textile <NUM> in 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 portions <NUM> and second portions <NUM>) may provide the knit textile <NUM> with different properties. The first yarn type <NUM>, 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 type <NUM> has a denier from about <NUM> denier to about <NUM> denier (wherein <NUM> denier equals <NUM> dtex). The second yarn type <NUM> includes a polyamide such as a monofilament polyamide yarn and is present in both the first portion <NUM> and the second portions <NUM>. The second yarn type <NUM> comprising the monofilament polyamide yarn has a denier (D = grams/<NUM> meters) from about <NUM> denier to about <NUM> denier, from about <NUM> denier to about <NUM> denier, from about <NUM> denier to about <NUM> denier, or about <NUM> denier. Use of fine denier monofilament polyamide yarns as described herein contributes to the knit textile <NUM> having a good hand.

In aspects, the PET yarns comprising the first yarn type <NUM> found in the first portions <NUM> generally provide better moisture wicking than the monofilament polyamide yarns comprising the second yarn type <NUM> because they have a lower moisture regain (moisture regain percentage of about <NUM>%). Further, as depicted in <FIG>, the first portions <NUM> comprising the first yarn type <NUM> provide a more opaque presentation than the second portions <NUM> comprising the second yarn type <NUM>. This is because PET yarns are generally more opaque than monofilament polyamide yarns. This opaque presentation provides for more modesty in the first portions <NUM> where both the first yarn type <NUM> and the second yarn type <NUM> are 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 type <NUM> and second yarn type <NUM>, 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 textile <NUM> may comprise only the second yarn type <NUM> (i.e. the second portions <NUM>). 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 portions <NUM> promotes a high level of permeability. For example, the linear integrally knit structure <NUM> shown in in <FIG> exhibits air permeability as measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM, <NUM> cfm = <NUM><NUM>/s) from about <NUM> CFM to about <NUM> CFM, from about <NUM> CFM to about <NUM> CFM, or from about <NUM> CFM to about <NUM> CFM, where air permeability is measured using ASTM D737 standards where a pressure differential of <NUM> Pascals is used.

In the second portion <NUM>, the percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM> (e.g. PET) is generally <NUM>%, resulting in the second portion <NUM> generally comprising only the second yarn type <NUM> (e.g. monofilament polyamide). The second yarn type <NUM> provides a high level of air permeability and transparency/translucency. It is advantageous to use monofilament yarns as the second yarn type <NUM> as 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 portions <NUM> comprising the second yarn type <NUM> may be positioned in areas of a garment that need increased ventilation. For example, the second portions <NUM> may 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 portions <NUM> have a higher air permeability as compared to, for instance, the first portions <NUM>, 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 onto <FIG>, a two dimensional view of another knit textile <NUM> comprising a hexagonal knit structure <NUM> and a close-up view of the knit textile <NUM> respectively are illustrated as an embodiment of the present invention.

In this aspect, the knit textile <NUM> comprises a first surface <NUM> and a second surface (not shown) opposite the first surface <NUM>. The first surface <NUM> of the knit textile <NUM> comprises a plurality of cells <NUM> (which may also be known as first portions), each cell <NUM> comprising a perimeter <NUM> that comprises a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type <NUM> (PET yarn). The perimeter <NUM> further comprises a second yarn type <NUM> (monofilament polyamide yarn) (best seen in <FIG>). Each cell <NUM> further comprises a central region <NUM> enclosed within the perimeter <NUM> (which may also be known as second portions).

Continuing, the plurality of perimeters <NUM> are interconnected throughout the knit textile <NUM> while the central regions <NUM> are isolated from one another throughout the knit textile <NUM>. Each central region <NUM> comprises the second yarn type <NUM> and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM>. Similar to <FIG>, the second percentage of weight of the first yarn type <NUM> is less than the first percentage of weight of the first yarn type <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the second percentage of weight of the first yarn type <NUM> in the central region <NUM> is <NUM>%. Therefore, in aspects, the first yarn type <NUM> does not extend into the central region <NUM>. By contrast, the perimeters <NUM> surrounding the central regions <NUM>, comprise both the first yarn type <NUM> and the second yarn type <NUM>. The perimeter <NUM> and central region <NUM> are integrally knitted from each other. This knit construction may help to lock the second yarn type <NUM> in place and prevent shifting of the second yarn type <NUM> during wear. Each of the plurality of cells <NUM> share at least one common portion of the perimeter <NUM>. For example, cells <NUM> and <NUM> share common portion <NUM>. The second surface of the knit textile <NUM> may comprise a similar or different knit construction as the first surface <NUM>.

It is contemplated that the shape of the plurality of cells <NUM> is generally ovoid or hexagonal. As shown in <FIG>, the knit textile <NUM> comprises a repeating pattern of hexagonal cells <NUM> that comprise the hexagonal knit structure <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, each of the plurality of cells <NUM> is the same size and shape. In some aspects, the size of a first cell of the cells <NUM> may comprise a first size and a second cell of the cells <NUM> of may comprise a second size, wherein the second size is different from the first size. In other words, the knit textile <NUM> depicted in <FIG> may comprise a hexagonal knit structure <NUM> in which the plurality of hexagonal cells <NUM> comprise two or more different sizes. Further, the cells <NUM> may have different shapes, with a first cell of the cells <NUM> comprising a first shape and a second cell of the cells <NUM> comprising 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 textile <NUM>. Further, the different cells would similarly have at least one common perimeter.

The hexagonal knit structure <NUM> of the knit textile <NUM> is advantageous as it provides good air permeability (by, for example, use of monofilament polyamide yarns), with measurements from about <NUM> CFM to about <NUM> CFM, from about <NUM> CFM to about <NUM> CFM, or from about <NUM> CFM to about <NUM> CFM as measured using ASTM D737 standards. Air permeability may differ slightly depending on the size of the individual cells <NUM> in the hexagonal knit structure <NUM>. As seen in <FIG>, the interconnected structure of the perimeters <NUM> of the cells <NUM> may help create wicking channels that help moisture to disperse over the first surface <NUM> of the knit textile <NUM>. To describe this differently, the presence of PET with its low moisture regain in the perimeters <NUM> of the cells, and the interconnected nature of the perimeters <NUM> may allow moisture to travel by capillary action between the PET filaments thereby dispersing the moisture over the first surface <NUM> of the knit textile <NUM>.

Turning next to <FIG>, a front perspective view and a back perspective view of an upper-body garment <NUM> comprising at least the knit textile <NUM> of <FIG> are illustrated in accordance with aspects herein. The upper-body garment <NUM> is shown in the form of an upper-body garment <NUM> (e.g. a sleeveless shirt), but it is contemplated herein that the upper-body garment <NUM> may 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 garment <NUM> may 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 garment <NUM> may be formed using a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. In this aspect, the upper-body garment <NUM> may 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 garment <NUM> may 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 garment <NUM> to be formed with different textile portions (linear knit structure, hexagonal knit structure, continuous knit structure) that integrally extend from one another.

As seen in <FIG>, the upper-body garment <NUM> comprises arm openings <NUM>, a neck opening <NUM>, and waist opening <NUM>. Additionally, the upper-body garment <NUM> has a first surface <NUM> and a second surface <NUM> opposite the first surface <NUM>. In aspects, a hexagonal knit textile <NUM> similar to the knit textile <NUM> shown in <FIG> may form a bottom portion of the upper-body garment <NUM>. The hexagonal knit textile <NUM> comprises a plurality of cells <NUM>. Each cell <NUM> comprises 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 to <FIG>. Each cell <NUM> further comprises a central region <NUM> enclosed within the perimeter <NUM>. Each central region <NUM> comprises the second yarn type (not shown) and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type (not shown). The plurality of perimeters <NUM> or first portions are interconnected while the central regions <NUM> or second portions are isolated from one another throughout the hexagonal knit textile <NUM>. Additionally, as previously noted, the plurality of perimeters <NUM> and central regions <NUM> are integrally knit from one another. As seen in <FIG>, the plurality of perimeters <NUM> and the central regions <NUM> of the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> are shown as extending from the front to the back of the upper-body garment <NUM>.

Further, the upper-body garment <NUM> further comprises at least one third portion <NUM> that is also integrally knit from the hexagonal knit textile <NUM>. The third portion <NUM> comprises a continuous knit construction that comprises the second yarn type <NUM> and a third percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM>. The third percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM> may be greater than the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type <NUM> found in the central region <NUM>. The third portion <NUM> also extends from the front to the back of the upper-body garment <NUM>.

As shown, the plurality of cells <NUM> comprising the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> seen in <FIG> are generally the same size. However, as previously stated, it is contemplated that the knit structure comprising the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> may vary in size and shape. Regardless of the size or shape combination of the plurality of cells <NUM> comprising the hexagonal knit textile <NUM>, the yarns comprising the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> will be integrally knit from one another.

In <FIG>, due to the continuous knit structure of the third portion <NUM>, the third portion <NUM> generally provides greater modesty than the hexagonal knit textile <NUM>. In aspects, the third portion <NUM> may comprise a double-knit jersey construction although other knit constructions are contemplated herein. In this figure, the third portion <NUM> is a modesty segment provided for the female upper-body garment <NUM> to cover the chest and upper back areas when worn. While the third portion <NUM> is shown as being located in the chest and upper back region in <FIG>, similar modesty portions may be found in other locations in other aspects. For example, in another upper-body garment, the third portion <NUM> may 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 garment <NUM> is sleeveless. However, it is contemplated that the upper-body garment <NUM> may include full sleeves, half sleeves, or any variation thereof. If the upper-body garment <NUM> includes sleeves, the construction of the sleeves may further comprise a knit construction similar to the third portion <NUM> or may comprise a knit construction similar to the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> comprising a plurality of cells <NUM>. 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 textile <NUM> and the third portion <NUM> are examples only, and other variations are contemplated herein.

<FIG> depict front and back perspective views respectively of an alternate upper-body garment <NUM> in accordance with aspects herein. In this aspect, the upper-body garment <NUM> comprises a left short sleeve <NUM>, right short sleeve <NUM>, neck opening <NUM>, and waist opening <NUM> when viewed in the as-worn configuration. While the upper-body garment <NUM> comprises short sleeves, it is contemplated that the upper-body garment <NUM> could include full sleeves, no sleeves, three-quarter sleeves, or any variation thereof.

Additionally, the integrally knit construction of the upper-body garment <NUM> comprises a knit construction similar to that shown in <FIG>. That is, the upper-body garment <NUM> may comprise a plurality of cells <NUM> having a plurality of perimeters <NUM> and a plurality of central regions <NUM> that are continuous throughout the upper-body garment <NUM>. The plurality of perimeters <NUM> may 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 garment <NUM> would appear generally transparent/translucent throughout and would provide permeability throughout the upper-body garment <NUM>.

Next, <FIG> depicts another upper-body garment <NUM> comprising the knit textiles depicted in <FIG> and <FIG> in accordance with aspects herein. In this aspect, the upper-body garment <NUM> comprises a neck opening <NUM>, waist opening <NUM>, a left short sleeve <NUM>, and a right short sleeve <NUM> when viewed in the as-worn configuration. As shown, the upper-body garment <NUM> comprises both a linear knit textile <NUM> and a hexagonal knit textile <NUM>, both of which have been previously described. The upper-body garment <NUM> shown 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 textiles <NUM> and <NUM>.

In <FIG>, the linear knit textile <NUM> is positioned in the front upper chest <NUM>, back upper chest (not shown), right short sleeve <NUM>, left short sleeve <NUM>, and side portions <NUM> of the upper-body garment <NUM>. The linear knit textile <NUM> is integrally knit from the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> which is positioned on the front center <NUM>, front mid-chest <NUM>, front lower waist area <NUM>, and corresponding portions of the back (not shown).

The location of the linear knit textile <NUM> and the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> may be based on, for instance, sweat and/or heat maps of the human body. In other words, because the linear knit textile <NUM> and the hexagonal knit textile <NUM> both 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 in <FIG>. The disclosure provided for <FIG> and <FIG> with respect to yarn types and percentages by weight of the yarn types is equally applicable to the linear knit textile <NUM> and the hexagonal knit textile <NUM>.

Claim 1:
A knit textile (<NUM>) having a single knit jersey construction and comprising at least a first surface (<NUM>) and a second surface opposite the first surface (<NUM>), the first surface (<NUM>) of the knit textile (<NUM>) comprising:
a plurality of cells (<NUM>), each cell (<NUM>) comprising:
a perimeter (<NUM>) comprising a first percentage by weight of a first yarn type (<NUM>), the perimeter (<NUM>) further comprising a second yarn type (<NUM>), wherein the perimeters (<NUM>) of the plurality of cells (<NUM>) are interconnected throughout the knit textile (<NUM>); and
a central region (<NUM>) enclosed within the perimeter (<NUM>), the central region (<NUM>) comprising the second yarn type (<NUM>) and a second percentage by weight of the first yarn type (<NUM>), wherein the second percentage by weight of the first yarn type (<NUM>) is less than the first percentage by weight of the first yarn type (<NUM>), wherein the central regions (<NUM>) of the plurality of cells (<NUM>) are isolated from one another throughout the knit textile (<NUM>), wherein a first cell (<NUM>) and a second cell (<NUM>) in the plurality of cells (<NUM>) have at least one common portion (<NUM>) of the perimeter (<NUM>), wherein the shape of the plurality of cells (<NUM>) is generally ovoid or hexagonal and wherein the second yarn type (<NUM>) comprises a monofilament polyamide.