Athletic unitard to position and secure protective equipment

Abstract

A one piece, athletic garment designed to secure in position various types of protective padding used in contact sports without restricting movement or flexibility.

1 . A unitard adapted to securing protective padding for optimal protection and minimal restriction of movement comprising:
 a torso and shoulder section;   a hip and thigh section;   a left and a right sleeve section   pockets and straps to secure and position molded protective padding; and   a closure device to maximize comfort, fit, and appearance of the unitard and uniform worn over it.   
   
   
       2 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said unitard is manufactured from a natural material. 
   
   
       3 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said unitard is manufactured from a synthetic material. 
   
   
       4 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said unitard is manufactured from a blend of materials. 
   
   
       5 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said closure device is in the front of said unitard. 
   
   
       6 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said closure device is not in the front of said unitard. 
   
   
       7 . A unitard with sleeves connected to a upper torso and shoulder section, said sleeves being fashioned from connected panels that serve to position and secure shoulder pads in proper position, and further said sleeves having means to secure the leaves of said shoulder pads to prevent them from being inadvertently pulled through the collar-neck opening of a uniform jersey. 
   
   
       8 . A unitard wherein certain protective equipment is included as a part of the garment for light contact competition and practices. 
   
   
       9 . The unitard of  claim 8  wherein said certain protective equipment comprises modified shoulder pads, knee, thigh, and hip pads.