American football is a contact sport, and your equipment is subject to high stress. Football pants and jerseys are specifically designed for American football or equivalent contact sports. The durability of the equipment can be affected by opponent contact and contact with the ground. For wear-and-tear items, damage can occur even within the statutory warranty period (even upon first use), as a result of use (e.g., if someone tackles you and pulls hard enough to tear parts of the gear). If you notice a defect in your clothing, this is not automatically covered by statutory warranty. Small damages should be repaired promptly to prevent them from developing into total damage.