American football is a contact sport. Your equipment is subjected to high stress. The accessories are specifically designed for American football or equivalent contact sports. Due to the force and nature of contact with opponents and the ground, the durability of the equipment is affected. Wear and tear items can sustain damage even within the statutory warranty period (including the first use) due to usage (e.g., if someone tackles you and pulls at your gear, causing parts to tear off or break). If you notice a defect in your accessories, it is not automatically covered by the statutory warranty. You should definitely have small damages repaired to prevent them from becoming a total loss.