A protective kneepad for detachable attachment to an attaching portion mounted on the exterior of the workman's pants in which the kneepad is larger lengthwise of the pants that the attaching portion for a range of adjustment both longitudinally and laterally greater than the dimensions of the detaching portion. The kneepad is detachable from the work pants allowing ease of movement and laundry of the work pants without any interference from the kneepad. The method of attachment of the system to the pants of a workman is simple and requires no special skills. Adhesion of the attaching portion to the workpants is enhanced by the application of heat.
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/572,917 filed May 20, 2004, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
An athletic underpants having a body and legs with protective shields attached to the legs with releasable hook and loop fastener that allow the positions of the shields on the legs to be adjusted and the shields to be selectively removed from and attached to the legs.
