Patent ID: 7611999

Claim:
A multi-layer, weft knit, spacer fabric comprising: a first substantially decorative design, weft knit, discrete fabric layer comprising an elastomeric yarn; a second, weft knit, discrete fabric layer comprising an elastomeric yarn and having a different construction than the first layer; and a plurality of resilient, multi-filament, textured spacer yarns secured within the knit structure of each of said first and second layers and extending between the layers to secure the layers in a spaced relationship and separated from each other, wherein a spacer yarn of the plurality of spacer yarns is tucked into the first layer by a first feed, wherein the elastomeric yarn of the first layer is fed by a subsequent feed with selected knit and tuck stitches, wherein the elastomeric yarn of the first layer is not tucked where the spacer yarn of the first feed is tucked, wherein the spacer fabric is heat moldable, wherein the elastomeric yarns of the first and second layers enhance a thickness of the spaced relationship of the first and second layers, and wherein the spacer yarns maintain opacity in the heat molded fabric.