American Football is a contact sport. Your equipment is subject to high stress. Football pants and shirts are specially designed for American Football or equivalent contact sports. Due to the nature and intensity of opponent contact, as well as contact with the ground, the durability of the equipment is affected. Wear and tear items can suffer damage even within the legal warranty period (including during the first use), as a result of use (e.g., if someone tackles you and tears parts of your gear). If you notice a defect in your clothing, it does not automatically fall under the legal defect liability. You should definitely have minor damages repaired immediately to prevent them from developing into a total loss.