American football is a contact sport. Your equipment is subject to high stress. The accessories are specifically produced for American football or equivalent contact sports. Due to the nature and force of opponent contact as well as turf contact, the durability of the equipment is affected. Wear and tear items can be damaged during use, even within the legal warranty period (even on first use), such as when someone tackles you and tears parts of your gear. If you notice a defect in your accessories, it is not automatically covered by the legal warranty. You should have small damages repaired to prevent them from developing into total damage.