Abstract: A three dimensional fabric suitable for use as a moisture management system for footwear and apparel which includes a first surface and a second surface which encase a center section. At least one surface is water repellent and may include pores of a predetermined size to allow moisture to pass therethrough. The fabric further contains a moisture absorbing agent which functions to capture and hold moisture which is later evaporated within a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A footwear insert comprising a first fabric layer having first strands extending widthwise thereof and second strands extending lengthwise thereof and interwoven with the first strands, a second fabric layer having third strands extending widthwise thereof and fourth strands extending lengthwise thereof and interwoven with the third strands, fifth strands extending widthwise of the insert and disposed between the first and third strands and forming walls transverse to the first and second layers, and sixth strands extending lengthwise of the insert and interwoven with the first, third and fifth strands, the sixth strands forming loops substantially larger in size than loops formed by the second and fourth strands, the first and second layers and the walls forming voids bound in part by the sixth strands.