An embossed material and an article of apparel incorporating the embossed
material are disclosed. The embossed material includes a textured surface
that defines a plurality of extended regions and at least one compressed
region. The extended regions may have an elongate or elliptical
configuration, for example, and the compressed region may extend around
each extended region. When incorporated into the article of apparel, the
textured surface may face inward to form at least a portion of an
interior surface of the article of apparel. Accordingly, the extended
regions may be positioned to contact an individual wearing the article of
apparel.