Article of apparel

An article of apparel to be worn by an athlete, the article of apparel comprising:

• a first textile layer defining a first surface and a second surface, the first textile layer possessing an elongation value of about 5% or more;
• and
• a second textile layer coupled to the first surface of the first textile layer, the second textile layer including:
• a first grasp-resistant panel coupled to the first surface of the first textile layer, the first panel possessing an elongation value that is less than the first elongation value of the first textile layer, and
• a second grasp-resistant panel coupled to the first surface of the first textile layer, the second panel possessing an elongation value that is less than the elongation value of the first textile layer, wherein the second panel is oriented in spaced relation from the first grasp-resistant panel to define an expansion gap along the first surface of the first textile layer between the first grasp-resistant panel and the second grasp-resistant panel such that the first textile layer is exposed between the first grasp-resistant panel and the second grasp-resistant panel,
• wherein the article of apparel is a jersey configured to be worn on a torso, the jersey defining a front portion configured to be oriented along a front of the torso, a rear portion configured to be oriented along a rear of the torso, and a shoulder portion including a neckline.