Abstract: A weft knit synthetic fabric having an irregular pique construction prepared on a double knit machine having four feeds, two of which are microfiber yarn and two of which are regular non-microfiber yarn. The fabric is formed with at least 40 weight percent microfiber yarn and the balance conventional non-microfiber yarn which is worn against an individual's body for maximum moisture absorption with the microfilament knit on the face to provide maximum siphon to remove the moisture from a wearer's body. The knit fabric is particularly well suited for athletic wear.