Abstract: A warp knitted mesh fabric constructed of synthetic, or synthetic and natural, fibers is characterized by having a low density, open construction with a high profile for spacing a garment constructed from the fabric from the skin of a wearer of the garment.

Abstract: A warp knitted fabric characterized by enhanced dimensional stability while maintaining adequate ventilation for use in athletic and recreational apparel. The fabric is a two bar warp knitted fabric having spaced-apart substantially circular single course ventilation openings. According to one preferred embodiment, the fabric is constructed according to the pattern 1-0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 7-6, 5-4, 3-2 for the front bar of the two bars and 7-8, 7-6, 5-4, 3-2, 1-0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 for the back bar of the two bars, and the warp knitting machine is threaded 11 in, 1 out for the front bar.