Performance sports garments formed from single layer double-faced performance warp knit fabric and method of making same

Abstract

Performance sports garments formed containing an integrally formed stretch warp knit fabric structure formed from a single layer fabric having definitive two-sided qualities. 1373-008

1 . A performance garment using a multi-directional stretch performance fabric comprising: 
 A two-sided single layer stretch warp knit fabric further comprising a first side and a second side that are integrally formed during knitting wherein each side has at least one different quality from the other side, wherein the two-sided single layer stretch warp knit fabric is processed to form a performance garment having an inside and outside corresponding to the first side and the second side of the fabric, respectively.    
   
   
       2 . The performance garment of  claim 1 , wherein the processing includes cutting into components, configuring, and attaching the components to form the performance wear garment, utilizing a two-sided single layer warp knit as a main component and may be in combination with other warp knit or weft knit fabrics, according to the garment design.  
   
   
       3 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the performance garment is used in applications including sports, and fitness activities, as well as everyday leisure wear, casual wear, or generally non-sporting, non-physically exertive attire.  
   
   
       4 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric includes a spandex yarn component.  
   
   
       5 . A method for forming a garment comprising the steps of: 
 providing a two-sided single layer stretch warp knit fabric comprising a first side and a second side that are integrally formed, such that the first and second sides of the fabric have at least one different quality from the other side,    cutting the fabric into garment components using a pattern;    attaching predetermined components to form the garment by either conventional sewing technology, ultrasonic welding, adhesive seaming, or any such method of fabricating a garment by joining them at seams, wherein the garment has an inside and an outside corresponding to the first and second sides of the fabric, respectively such that the inside and the outside of the garment having at least one different quality from each other.