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A double needle bar spacer knit fabric is provided. The fabric includes a first layer that has a plurality of yarns that are knitted together. At least one of the yarns of the first layer is an elastomeric yarn that functions to impart stretch and recovery properties to the first layer. A second lay

A double needle bar spacer knit fabric is provided. The fabric includes a first layer that has a plurality of yarns that are knitted together. At least one of the yarns of the first layer is an elastomeric yarn that functions to impart stretch and recovery properties to the first layer. A second layer that has a plurality of yarns that are knitted together is also present. The first layer and second layer are connected to one another by way of a connecting layer that has a plurality of traversing yarns that are knitted to and extend between both the first layer and the second layer. The first layer provides technical properties to the fabric, and the second layer provides the fabric with desired aesthetic properties.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A double needle bar spacer knit fabric, comprising: a first layer having plurality of yarns that are knitted together, wherein at least one of the yarns of the first layer is an elastomeric yarn that functions to impart stretch and recovery properties to the first layer

The invention claimed is: 1. A double needle bar spacer knit fabric, comprising: a first layer having plurality of yarns that are knitted together, wherein at least one of the yarns of the first layer is an elastomeric yarn that functions to impart stretch and recovery properties to the first layer; a second layer having a plurality of yarns that are knitted together; and a connecting layer that has a plurality of traversing yarns that are knitted to and extend between both the first layer and the second layer, wherein all of the yarns of the first layer are elastomeric, and wherein none of the yarns of the second layer are elastomeric. 2. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 1, wherein all of the traversing yarns of the connecting layer are polyester monofilament yarns. 3. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first layer has greater stretch and recovery properties than the second layer. 4. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 1, wherein the elastomeric yarn of the first layer has an elongation to break of at least 90 percent. 5. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 1, wherein the second layer is hydrophobic such that water is prevented from being absorbed through the second layer and into the connecting layer that is between the first layer and the second layer. 6. A double needle bar spacer knit fabric, comprising: a first layer having plurality of yarns that are knitted together, wherein at least one of the yarns of the first layer is an elastomeric yarn that functions to impart stretch and recovery properties to the first layer; a second layer having a plurality of yarns that are knitted together; and a connecting layer that has a plurality of traversing yarns that are knitted to and extend between both the first layer and the second layer, wherein the yarns of the first layer are co-polyester yarns having 1 ply, 800 denier, and 40 filaments per yarn; wherein the yarns of the second layer are textured polyester yarns having 1 ply, 150 denier, and 36 filaments per yarn; and wherein the traversing yarns are textured polyester yarns having 1 ply, 70 denier, and 36 filaments per yarn. 7. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 1, wherein the elastomeric yarn of the first layer is a multi-filament elastomeric yarn, and wherein the connecting layer functions to separate the first layer and the second layer so that a space is formed between the first layer and the second layer into which the traversing yarns are located. 8. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 1, further comprising an antimicrobial agent that is applied to at least one of the layers. 9. A double needle bar spacer knit fabric configured for use in a seating application, comprising: an aesthetic layer made from a plurality of yarns, wherein the aesthetic layer is capable of being viewed and contacted by a user of the seating application and is of a desired look and feel; a cushion layer made from a plurality of yarns, wherein the cushion layer is located adjacent the aesthetic layer and is configured to compress when force is applied to the aesthetic layer and transferred to the cushion layer; and a suspension layer made from a plurality of yarns, wherein at least some of the yarns of the suspension layer are elastomeric yarns, wherein the suspension layer is located adjacent the cushion layer such that the cushion layer is located between the aesthetic layer and the suspension layer, wherein the suspension layer is configured to stretch when force is applied thereto and recover to an initial position after force is removed therefrom; wherein the aesthetic layer, the cushion layer and the suspension layer are made in a double needle bar construction. 10. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 9, wherein the aesthetic layer, the cushion layer and the suspension layer are incorporated into a seat frame. 11. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 10, wherein the aesthetic layer, the cushion layer, the suspension layer, and the seat frame are used in a seating application selected from the group consisting of an automotive seat, an airplane seat, a train seat, and a subway seat. 12. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 9, wherein the aesthetic layer and cushion layer are arranged such that the suspension layer is hidden from view by a user of the seating application. 13. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 9, wherein the suspension layer fully recovers to the initial position after the force is removed therefrom. 14. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 9, wherein the aesthetic layer is configured to stretch from an initial position when force is applied thereto by the weight of a user, wherein force applied by the weight of a user to the aesthetic layer is capable of being transferred to the suspension layer to cause stretching of the suspension layer, wherein recovery to the initial position of the suspension layer through removal of force applied to the aesthetic layer and the suspension layer by the weight of the user causes recovery of the aesthetic layer to the initial position of the aesthetic layer. 15. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 9, wherein all of the yarns of the suspension layer are elastomeric yarns, wherein at least some of the yarns of the cushion layer are polyester monofilament yarns, and wherein all of the yarns of the aesthetic layer are polyester yarns. 16. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 9, wherein the elastomeric yarns of the suspension layer are multi-filament elastomeric yarns, and wherein the cushion layer functions to separate the aesthetic layer and the suspension layer from one another so that a space is formed between the aesthetic layer and the suspension layer when the cushion layer is not compressed. 17. The double needle bar spacer knit fabric as set forth in claim 9, wherein the aesthetic layer is hydrophobic such that water is prevented from being absorbed through the aesthetic layer and into the cushion layer. 18. A double needle bar spacer knit fabric, comprising: a first layer having a plurality of yarns that are multi-filament elastomeric yarns that function to impart stretch and recovery properties to the first layer; a second layer having a plurality of yarns that are polyester yarns; and a connecting layer that has a plurality of traversing yarns that are polyester monofilament yarns that are connected to both the first layer and the second layer; wherein application of a force to the first layer and the second layer causes stretching of the first layer from an initial position and causes stretching of the second layer from an initial position, wherein recovery of the first layer after removal of the force from the first layer and the second layer effects recovery of the second layer; wherein the first layer, the second layer and the connection layer are made in a double needle bar construction.