American Football is a contact sport. Your equipment is subject to high stress. Padded pants and shirts are specifically produced for American Football or equivalent contact sports. Due to the force and nature of opponent contact, the durability of the equipment is affected. Even within the statutory warranty period, wear and tear items may suffer damage from use (e.g., if someone tackles you and tears at your gear so that parts tear off or get damaged). If you notice a defect in your padded gear, it is not automatically covered by statutory liability for defects. You should have minor damages repaired immediately to prevent them from developing into total damage.