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Football is a contact sport and there has always been a need for protective equipment to be a part of Football Uniforms. In the early days small shoulder pads and a leather helmet was about all a player wore. Football jerseys were designed for warmth and some protection and if the team could afford it they would get football jerseys that matched. Football pants were more for protection than for looks and were thick to offer some padding.

As the game of football evolved, the speeds at which it was played increased and the need for better protective equipment led to the adoption of a padded helmet to offer protection for the players head. Shoulder pads increased in size which meant the football jersey had to increase in size. The design of the football jersey incorporated the climate the players played and practiced in. Long sleeves could be made for colder climates and looser mesh type uniforms were adopted in the warmer climates.

Football pants evolved to protect the player’s legs as this was the most common injury in the early days of football. Knee pads, thigh pads, pads for the hip bones, and a pad over the tail bone helped to protect the lower half of player’s torso.

In the modern era, the football uniform has taken on a life of its own. National marketing firms measure football jersey sales and the players who wear the jersey received royalties on every sale. Football pants now are made from technologically advanced materials to maximize protection at the lightest weight possible. Football helmets use space age technology and some even have headsets and receivers built into the helmet so the player can hear what the coach has to say. Indeed, the game has advanced since the early days.