Tan-through fabric

摘要

A tan through material 10 is formed by knitting polyester and an elastomeric yarn such as elastane such that the material can be stretched to substantially the same degree in perpendicular directions. Preferably the pattern provided in a relaxed condition is an open mesh with diamond and square shape openings 12. The openings may be rectangular, oval or round. In articles of clothing using such material such as a lady's swimming costume 14, a double layer may be provided at sensitive areas such as the bust area 16 and crotch area 18. The second layer may have an open mesh of similar or smaller dimension to the first layer and may be misaligned with mesh of the first layer to provide greater opacity. A contrasting pattern may be wet ink transfer printed on the fabric to increase opacity to avoid embarrassment to the wearer.