American football is a contact sport. Your equipment is subjected to high stress. Football pants and shirts are specifically made for American football or equivalent contact sports. Due to the force and nature of contact with opponents as well as ground contact, the durability of the equipment is affected. For wear and tear items, damage can occur (even on the first use) within the legal warranty period through use (e.g., if someone tackles you and tears your gear). If you notice a defect in your clothing, it is not automatically covered by the legal defect liability. Small damages should be repaired immediately to prevent them from developing into a total loss.