PROTECTIVE ELEMENT, FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE PROTECTIVE ELEMENT

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to functional clothing comprising a protective element.

[0002] It is known in the art to permanently join the seams of jackets and trousers. If these jackets and trousers are used, for example, as motorcycle clothing, these seams are reinforced to prevent them from opening prematurely in the event of a fall. For this purpose, it is known to incorporate so-called safety seams according to ISO standards. However, even these seams can be damaged or torn open upon contact with ground surfaces such as asphalt or similar materials due to friction and the resulting tensile forces. This inevitably means that the underlying body parts are no longer protected by an intact outer layer and are consequently at risk of injury.

[0003] EP 2 165 738 A1 relates to protective clothing, in particular a firefighter's jacket and trousers, comprising an outer fabric and a protective pad. A flexible insert is provided between the outer fabric and the protective pad, which is connected to the outer fabric by one seam and to the protective pad by another seam. Furthermore, the flexible insert is arranged so that, together with the protective pad and the outer fabric, it forms a substantially uniform surface, thus preventing the wearer of the protective clothing from being hindered by snagging or the like.

[0004] US 5,067,175 A shows a padded cover for a glove. Two outer layers are joined together at a seam. A chamber wall extends from the seam to form a chamber containing padding.

[0005] US 1 005 512 discloses the preamble of claim 1.

[0006] Taking the above into account, the present invention aims to provide a protective element for protecting a connection between a first clothing material and a second clothing material, which, compared to the prior art, provides both improved protection of the connection and meets the requirements regarding wearing comfort.

[0007] This task is accomplished with functional clothing according to claim 1. Further embodiments can be found in the description, the figures and the dependent claims.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a protective element is provided in the functional clothing to protect a connection between a first clothing material and a second clothing material, wherein the protective element comprises: a base element extending in a web-like or plate-like manner along a first direction and having a first side and an opposite second side, and elevations spaced at intervals from one another on the first and / or second side of the base element such that the protective element is flexible at least transversely to the first direction, wherein the protective element has attachment areas designed to be attached near and / or on the joint to the first and / or second cladding material.

[0009] The connection can, in particular, include at least one point where the first clothing material is directly or indirectly connected to the second clothing material. Furthermore, the connection can also include at least one point where the protective element is connected to the first clothing material and / or to the second clothing material. The connection can extend along the first direction. The protective element can be designed to protect the connection against unintentional tearing, in particular due to frictional forces acting on the connection. Such frictional forces can occur, for example, when the connection is used in motorcycle clothing and comes into contact with hard surfaces, as can happen, for instance, during a motorcycle crash. Furthermore, the connection can also be subjected to strong frictional and tensile forces during unintentional rubbing against a surface.The protective element can therefore be designed to indirectly protect body parts covered by the first and / or second garment material by protecting the connection between the first and second garment materials. The first and second garment materials can be, for example, leather, leather-like materials, fabrics, or the like. The first and second garment materials can be made of the same material or of different materials. For example, the connection can also be a zipper between the first and second garment materials. The attachment areas can be areas where the first and / or second garment materials can be fastened. The attachment areas can be designed to surround the protrusions.The attachment areas can, for example, have holes into which the first and / or second garment material can be sewn or otherwise fastened, for example, by means of hooks. Alternatively or additionally, the attachment areas can have a roughened surface that comes into contact with the first and / or second garment material when the protective element is attached to it. This ensures a secure hold of the protective element when it is glued in place, due to the raised surface. The base element can be in the form of a rib or a plate. Furthermore, the base element can have a rib-like or flange-like shape, with the attachment areas being provided on the rib-like structure of the base element.Furthermore, the fastening areas can project from the base element in such a way that the flange-like structure is formed by the fastening areas. In other words, the web-like or flange-like structure can be formed by the base element and / or the fastening areas being longer (i.e., wider) than the projections in a third direction (described in more detail below). Furthermore, the fastening areas can be integral with the base element. In particular, the fastening areas can at least partially surround the base element in a web-like manner. Specifically, the fastening areas can have the same outline shape as that of the base element. Alternatively, the outline shape of the fastening areas can differ from the outline shape of the base element. The first direction can, for example, be a direction along an X-axis of an X,Y,Z coordinate system in three-dimensional space.A second direction can extend along the Y-axis and a third direction along the Z-axis. Furthermore, all directions can be orthogonal to each other. In particular, the extension length of the base element can be long in the first direction. In other words, the extension length of the base element in the other two directions—i.e., in the second and third directions—can be short compared to the extension length in the first direction. Thus, the protective element extends along the first direction (X-direction). The protective element can also extend along the joint. Consequently, the protective element can extend essentially parallel to the joint it is intended to protect. The protrusions can rise or project from the base element in the second direction (i.e., in the Y-direction).The raised sections can be arranged separately on the first and / or second side of the base element. The intervals in which the raised sections are arranged can be designed such that a gap or space is formed between them. The space between these sections can have a length in the first direction ranging from 0.2 to 1 time the length of the adjacent raised section in the first direction, preferably a length ranging from 0.5 to 0.8 times. The length of the space between sections can be measured from the highest point (in the Y-direction) of the raised sections adjacent to the space between sections. The raised sections can, in particular, be projections extending from the base element in the second direction (Y-direction). The protective element can be attached to the first and / or second cladding material near the joint. In other words, the protective element can be attached directly to the joint or in its vicinity.Furthermore, the protective element can be partially arranged on the joint. "Nearby" in this case can mean that the protective element is attached to the first and / or second cladding material at a distance A from the joint, the distance A being selected such that the protective element can protect the joint according to the definition above. The distance A can extend in the first direction and / or in the third direction. The protrusions can have a height H. The height H can specify a length along the second direction extending from the base element to the outer end of the protrusion. Furthermore, the protective element can be arranged such that the ratio V of the height H to the distance A is in a range between 10 and 0.5, preferably in a range between 1 and 5. The height H of each protrusion can be determined from the base element (i.e.,The distance (H) is measured from the surface of the first or second side to the highest point of the protrusion along the second direction. Based on the height H of the protrusions, a maximum permissible distance A can be defined, indicating the maximum distance the protrusions may be from the joint while still providing sufficient protection. In other words, this ratio V ensures that the protective element can reliably protect the joint between the first and second garment materials.

[0010] The present invention offers the advantage of preventing tearing or premature opening of the connection between the first and second garment materials, thus increasing the durability of the connection. Nevertheless, the specific arrangement of the raised sections (i.e., the spacing between them) ensures flexibility of the protective element, thereby enhancing the wearing comfort of a garment formed by the first and second garment materials. Because the raised sections can be positioned at a distance from the connection while still providing sufficient protection, the design freedom in manufacturing the connection is increased.For example, the connection does not have to be straight, but can be angled or have other shapes without the protective element having to be adapted to or follow the corresponding shape. It should only be ensured that the protective element is positioned close to the connection; in particular, it is advantageous if the ratio specified above is met.

[0011] According to the invention, the protrusions are designed such that, when the protective element is attached to the first and / or the second clothing material, they extend beyond the first and second clothing materials in the second direction. The protrusions have an extension or reach away from the base element, so that they extend beyond the first and second clothing materials. This ensures that the protrusions come into contact with a substrate before the first or second clothing material comes into contact with the substrate. Thus, the connection can be reliably protected by the protective element comprising the protrusions.

[0012] Preferably, the connection between the first and second garment materials is a seam, adhesive bond, weld, zipper, or a combination thereof. In other words, the connection between the first and second garment materials can be, for example, a connection between a sleeve and the torso of a jacket, particularly a motorcycle jacket. The connection can be butt-jointed, overlapping, folded over, etc. Furthermore, the connection can also be an opening between the two garment materials that must be opened, for example, when putting on or taking off the garment.

[0013] Preferably, the base element is flexible. In other words, the base element can preferably be flexible or bendable transversely to the first direction. In other words, the base element can be flexible in the second and / or third direction. For this purpose, the base element can be made of a flexible material such as rubber. Additionally or alternatively, the base element can provide flexibility through structural properties. For example, indentations, constrictions, and the like can be provided in the base element so that it is flexible in the second and third directions. The raised areas allow flexible movement of the base element at least transversely to the first direction, since the raised areas are spaced apart from one another (i.e., with a gap between them) on the base element.This design allows a garment, comprising the first clothing material, the second clothing material, and the protective element, to adapt better to the wearer's movements, thereby increasing comfort. For example, if the protective element is positioned in the shoulder area of ​​a jacket, the wearer can move their arms freely, which can be particularly beneficial when riding a motorcycle.

[0014] Preferably, the raised sections project from the first side of the base element. In other words, the raised sections can be located on the first side of the base element. That is, the raised sections extend in a third direction away from the base element. Furthermore, the attachment areas of the base element can be provided, at least partially, on the second side. In other words, the attachment areas can be provided on the first side of the base element and / or on the second side of the base element. Additionally, the base element can be attached to the first cladding material and / or to the second cladding material with its second side.

[0015] Preferably, the protrusions are arranged in a row along the first direction of the base element. In other words, the protrusions can all lie on the same line, which can extend substantially along the joint. Furthermore, the protrusions can all be arranged in a straight line. Alternatively, the protrusions can also be arranged in a regular serpentine, zigzag, or similar pattern. This allows the protrusions to be adapted to the specific shape of the joint, so that, in particular, the ratio V mentioned above can be satisfied. The protective element can thus extend substantially parallel to the joint along the first direction. In other words, a gap or space can be provided between the protrusions in the first direction, so that the individual protrusions are not in contact with each other.

[0016] According to the invention, the raised areas are made of hard plastic. Other materials, such as rubber, carbon fiber reinforced plastic (carbon), or the like, can also be used according to the invention. In other words, a material can be used for the raised areas that remains dimensionally stable even under frictional forces. This ensures that, when frictional forces act upon the raised areas, their height is essentially maintained, thus guaranteeing the protection of the connection between the first and second garment materials as described above. This is particularly important because, when using the protective element in motorcycle clothing, in the event of a fall, the raised areas first come into contact with the surface, thus protecting the connection and preventing it from coming into contact with the surface.

[0017] Preferably, the base element has a variable shape in plan view of the first and / or second side, in particular a rectangular, substantially triangular, or oval shape. In other words, viewed from the second direction, the base element can have a discontinuous or irregular shape along the first direction. Thus, the base element can extend irregularly along the first direction. For example, the base element can extend in an arc. Conversely, if the base element has a rectangular shape, the long side can extend along the first direction. If the base element has an oval shape, the major axis of the oval can extend along the first direction. If the base element has a substantially triangular shape (truncated cone shape), the height of the triangle can extend along the first direction.According to this embodiment, the protective element can be adapted to its specific position on a garment made of the first and second garment materials. For example, it may be necessary for the protective element to taper along its length in order to be positioned, for instance, in the armpit area of ​​a jacket. This offers the advantage of increased design freedom when creating a garment incorporating the protective element. In other words, the protective element can have a wider range of applications, meaning it can be used to protect a greater number of connections.

[0018] Preferably, the protrusions, viewed from the side perpendicular to the first direction of the base element, have a variable shape, in particular a sinusoidal shape, a rectangular shape, a triangular shape, a sawtooth shape, or a combination thereof. In other words, viewed from the third direction, the protrusions have an irregular shape. Furthermore, the protrusions can also have different heights, i.e., different heights H, as long as the protective element as a whole can protect the connection. More precisely, as long as the above ratio V is satisfied. The average height of all protrusions and the distance to the connection to be protected can be dimensioned such that the above ratio V is satisfied. The protrusions can also have different shapes. The height H of each protrusion can be measured from the base element to the highest point of the protrusion along the second direction.

[0019] Preferably, the attachment areas of the protective element can be sewn, glued, and / or welded to the first and / or second garment material. Preferably, the attachment areas are sewn to the first and / or second garment material in such a way as to create a strong and permanent bond. Alternatively, the attachment areas can also be glued with a suitable adhesive. Furthermore, the attachment areas can be welded to the first and / or second garment material, particularly by applying heat. A combination of the above attachment methods can also be provided to suit the specific situation. For example,In inaccessible areas it may not be possible to sew on the fastening areas, so the fastening areas in this area may, for example, be glued to the first and / or second clothing material.

[0020] Preferably, the second covering material can be attached via the fastening areas on the second side of the base element, and the first covering material can be attached via the fastening areas on the first side of the base element such that the protrusions extend beyond the second covering material in the direction in which they project from the base element. In particular, the fastening areas can be provided on the second side of the base element, i.e., on the opposite side from the protrusions. Alternatively, the second covering material can be attached via the fastening areas on the same side of the base element as the protrusions. In other words, the first covering material and the second covering material can be attached to two different sides of the protective element. Consequently, the protective element can also serve as a connecting element.The second cladding material can be folded over and then attached to the first side of the base element via the fastening areas. The height H of the raised sections is adjusted so that the second cladding material can extend beyond them (i.e., in the Y-direction). Consequently, optimal protection of the connection is ensured in this embodiment as well. This embodiment is particularly useful when it is difficult to directly connect the first and second cladding materials. Furthermore, this design ensures that, in the event of a fall, the raised sections come into contact with the surface before the connection itself.

[0021] Preferably, the base element is thin relative to the raised sections in the direction in which the raised sections project from the base element. In other words, the base element can have a lesser thickness in this second direction than the raised sections. If the base element has a rib-like or cantilevered structure, this structure can also be thin relative to the raised sections in this second direction. This ensures increased flexibility and consequently improves the wearing comfort of a garment made from the first and second garment materials. Furthermore, material can be saved, thus reducing production costs.

[0022] According to the invention, functional clothing is provided, in particular motorcycle clothing, comprising a first clothing material and a second clothing material which are connected to each other by a connection, and one of the above protective elements which is attached to the first and / or second clothing material in such a way as to protect the connection.

[0023] Preferably, the protective element is attached to the first clothing material and / or the second clothing material such that the first direction of the protective element extends along the joint between the first and second clothing materials. The protective element can extend substantially parallel to this joint.

[0024] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying figures. Individual features of the individual embodiments can be combined with one another within the scope of the invention.

[0025] It shows: Fig. 1 a schematic top view of various forms of base elements according to some embodiments of the present invention; Fig. 2 a schematic, perspective view of various protective elements with differently shaped protrusions according to some embodiments of the present invention; Fig. 3 a schematic, perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention; Fig. 4 a schematic section through the in Fig. 3 protective element shown; Fig. 5 a schematic section through a protective element according to a further embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 6 a schematic section through a protective element according to a further embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Fig. 1 is a top view of several base elements 2 of protective elements 1 according to embodiments of the present invention. More precisely, it represents Fig. 1 Three basic elements 2 are shown, each having a rectangular shape, a substantially triangular shape (truncated cone shape), and an oval shape. A seam guide line is also shown as a dashed line. The respective basic elements 2 can be attached, in particular sewn, to a first garment material 6 and / or a second garment material 7 along the seam guide line. Additionally, in Fig. 1 A coordinate system with two axes is drawn. A first direction extends along the X-axis and a third direction extends along the Z-axis. Consequently, in Fig. 1 It is evident that the basic element 2 extends in the first direction. As in Fig. 1 As shown, the base element 2 extends in a substantially elongated direction along the first direction, so that the protective element can follow a connection that also extends in the first direction in a substantially parallel manner.

[0027] In Fig. 2 Several protective elements according to embodiments of the present invention are shown in perspective. Each embodiment depicts the base element 2, which has a first side 4 and a second side 5. Furthermore, in each embodiment, projections 3 are arranged on the first side 4 of the base element 2. The individual in Fig. 2 The illustrated embodiments differ from each other only in the shape of the protrusions 3. Thus, the first one in Fig. 2 The protective element depicted, viewed from the third direction (i.e., from the Z-direction), shows sinusoidal protrusions 3. The second in Fig. 2 The protective element 1 shown, viewed from the third direction, has rectangular protrusions 3. The third in Fig. 2 The protective element 1 shown, viewed from the third direction, has triangular protrusions 3. The fourth in Fig. 2 The protective element 1 shown, viewed from the third direction, has sawtooth-shaped protrusions 3. In all cases described in Fig. 2 In the illustrated embodiments, the projections 3 are spaced apart from one another. The distance between the projections 3 is measured from the highest point of one projection 3 to the highest point of the adjacent projection 3. In the second embodiment, Fig. 2 In the illustrated embodiment (rectangular protrusions), the distance from one edge of a protrusion 3 to an adjacent edge of the next protrusion is measured. In other words, a recess is provided between the protrusions 3, which allows the protective element 1 to be flexible (i.e., bendable). This flexibility is further ensured by the fact that the base element 2 itself is made of a flexible material such as plastic. In contrast, the protrusions 3 are made of an abrasion-resistant material.

[0028] In Fig. 3 A protective element 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention is shown in perspective. In the case of the Fig. 3 In the protective element 1 shown, the base element 2 has a rib-like or flange-like structure. In other words, the base element is wider in the Z-direction on both sides of the protrusions 3 than the protrusions 3. Furthermore, in the Fig. 3 The protective element 1 shown attaches the base element 2 to the first clothing material 6 via fastening areas 8 with the second side 5 of the base element 2. In the present embodiment, the protective element 1 is sewn onto the first clothing material 6. The second clothing material 7 is attached to the first side 4 of the base element 2 via the fastening areas 8, with the second clothing material 7 being folded over in the area of ​​attachment (i.e., in the area of ​​connection). In the present embodiment, the second clothing material 7 is also sewn to the protective element 1. In the present embodiment, the locations where the first clothing material 6 and the second clothing material 7 are sewn to the protective element 1 form connections 9 (see dashed lines in the figure). Fig. 3 The projections 3 extend from the base element 2 such that the connections 9 (in this case, the connection between the second covering material 7 and the protective element 1, and the connection between the first covering material 6 and the protective element 1) are protected. More precisely, in this embodiment, the protective element 1 also functions as a connecting element between the first covering material 6 and the second covering material 7. The protective element 1 protects the connections 9 by having the projections 3 extend beyond the connections 9 in the Y-direction. In other words, when the protective element 1, together with the first covering material 6 and the second covering material 7, impacts a surface in the second direction (i.e., in the Y-direction), the projections 3 come into contact with this surface first, so that the connections 9 do not come into contact with the surface.According to the invention, frictional and tensile stresses on the connections 9 are reduced, and the connections 9 are protected. Consequently, the protective element 1 (in particular the protrusions 3) acts as a kind of impact protection for the connections 9. This prevents the connection 9 between the first clothing material 6 and the second clothing material 7 from tearing or being destroyed. In the case of... Fig. 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the first clothing material 6 and the second clothing material 7 are each made of leather. In an alternative embodiment, both clothing materials 6, 7 are made of a woven fabric.

[0029] Fig. 4 presents a cross-section in the Z-direction of the protective element 1 Fig. 3 furthermore, in Fig. 4 The height H of the protrusions 3 is shown. The height H is the distance between the outer tip of the protrusion 3 and the first side 4 of the base element 2. Furthermore, a distance A between the connections 9 and the protrusions 3 is shown. More precisely, A is the distance (i.e., the distance in the Z-direction) between the connections 9 between the first cladding material 6 and the base element 2, and between the second cladding material 7 and the base element 2. From the values ​​of A and H, a ratio V can be calculated according to the following equation: V = H A

[0030] Where H is the height of the protrusions 3 and A is the distance between the connections 9 and the protrusions 3. In the present embodiment, the ratio is in a range of 10 to 0.5. In an alternative embodiment, the ratio V is in a range of 5 to 1. Furthermore, in Fig. 4 A coordinate system with the Y-axis (second direction) and the Z-axis (third direction) is shown. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connection 9 that attaches the second clothing material 7 to the base element 2 is the same connection 9 that also attaches the first clothing material 6 to the base element 2 (i.e., the same seam). In an alternative embodiment, this connection is formed by different seams. In the present embodiment, the base element 2 overlaps almost completely with the first clothing material 6. However, in another embodiment, this overlap can be less, such that the overlap of the first clothing material 6 with the base element 2 is selected such that the protective element 1 can be securely sewn to the first clothing material 6.

[0031] In Fig. 5 Figure 1 shows a cross-section of a protective element 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment corresponds to that shown in Figure 1. Fig. 4 The embodiment shown differs in that the first covering material 6 is also attached to the first side 4 of the base element 2 via the fastening areas 8. Consequently, the distance A is formed between the connection 9 between the first covering material 6 and the protrusions 3, and the distance A is formed between the connection 9 between the second covering material 7 and the protrusions 3. In the present embodiment, these two distances A are different. In an alternative embodiment, these distances A are equal. As in the embodiment above, the ratio V above must be satisfied for each distance A.

[0032] Fig. 6 Figure 1 is a cross-section of another embodiment in which the first clothing material 6 and the second clothing material 7 are sewn directly to one another (i.e., directly connected). In this embodiment, the protective element 1 is sewn onto the first clothing material 6 near the connection 9 between the first clothing material 6 and the second clothing material 7. In this embodiment as well, the distance A between the connection between the first clothing material 6 and the second clothing material 7 and the protrusions 3 is determined. As with the embodiments above, the ratio V must also be satisfied here. In another embodiment, not shown, which corresponds to the embodiment above except that the connections 9 are made by welding.In a further embodiment not shown, which corresponds to the embodiment above except that the connections are adhesive connections.

[0033] The above description and accompanying figures describe embodiments of the present invention in detail. However, these embodiments are only illustrated by way of example and are not intended to limit the present invention. Individual embodiments can be combined with one another to obtain a further embodiment of the invention. Bezugszeichenliste

[0034] 1 Protective element 2 Base element 3 Raised sections 4 First side 5 Second side 6 First cladding material 7 Second cladding material 8 Fastening area 9 Connections

Claims

1. Performance clothing, in particular motorcycle gear, comprising: a first clothing material (6) and a second clothing material (7), which are connected to each other via a joint (9), and a protective element (1) for protecting a joint (9) between a first clothing material (6) and a second clothing material (7), wherein the protective element (1) has attachment areas (8) which are designed to be attached in the vicinity of and / or on the joint (9) to the first (6) and / or the second clothing material (7), and characterized in that the protective element (1) comprises: a base element (2) extending in a bridge-like or plate-like manner along a first direction and having a first side (4) and an opposite second side (5), and protrusions (3) for reducing friction and tensile stress to protect the joint (9), which are provided at intervals spaced apart from each other on the first (4) and / or the second side (5) of the base element (2) in such a way that the protective element (1) is flexible at least transversely to the first direction, wherein the protrusions (3) are made of a hard plastic, rubber or a carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and that the protrusions (3) are designed such that they extend beyond the first clothing material (6) and the second clothing material (7) in a second direction.

2. Performance clothing (1) according to claim 1, wherein the joint (9) between the first clothing material (6) and the second clothing material (7) is a seam joint, an adhesive bond, a weld, a zipper joint, or a combination thereof.

3. Performance clothing (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the base element (2) is flexible.

4. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the protrusions (3) extend from the first side (4) of the base element (2), and wherein the attachment areas (8) of the base element (2) are at least partially provided on the second side (8).

5. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the protriusions (3) are arranged in a row along the first direction of the base element (2).

6. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the protrusions (3) are formed from abrasion-resistant material, in particular from hard plastic.

7. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the base element (2) has a variable shape in the top view of the first (4) and / or second side (5), in particular a rectangular, essentially triangular, or oval shape.

8. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the protrusions (3) have a variable shape in a side view transverse to the first direction of the base element (2), in particular a sinusoidal shape, a rectangular shape, a triangular shape, a sawtooth shape, or a combination thereof.

9. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the attachment areas (8) of the protective element (1) is be sewable, bondable, and / or weldable onto the first clothing material (6) and / or onto the second clothing material (7).

10. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the second clothing material (7) is attachable to the second side (5) of the base element via the attachment areas (8) and the first clothing material (6) is attachable to the first side (4) of the base element via the attachment areas (8) in such a way that the protrusions (3) extend beyond the second clothing material (7) in the direction in which the elevations (3) extend from the base element (2).

11. Performance clothing according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the base element (2) is thin relative to the protrusions (3) in the direction in which the protrusions (3) extend from the base element (2).

12. Performance clothing according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the protective element (1) is attached to the first clothing material (6) and / or the second clothing material (7) in such a way that the first direction of the protective element (1) extends along the joint between the first clothing material (6) and the second clothing material (7).