The invention relates to a spacer knit, comprising two knit
layers (1) and spacer yarns (2) connecting the knit
layers (1), the knit
layers (1) having loops following one another in the production direction (P), the loops having an average loop spacing of a, the knit layers (1) having openings (3) which extend in the production direction (P) by a length l, the length l being greater than 2*a, and the openings (3) of the two knit layers (1) being arranged substantially overlapping one another and forming opening pairs (4) accordingly. At least at some of the opening pairs (4), at least one pair (5) of crossing spacer
yarn sections (6) is arranged respectively, which extend in the transverse direction (Q) of the openings (3), wherein at these opening pairs (4) the number of pairs (5) of crossing spacer
yarn sections (6) is less than l / 2a.