Abstract: This knee protector pad is particularly adapted for use by volleyball players and the like and includes an elastic sleeve enclosing the knee and adjacent portions of the leg of the wearer. A flat elastomeric foam pad is completely enclosed in a knit sleeve and bar tack stitching attaches spaced-apart portions of the upper and lower edges of the knit sleeve to the elastic sleeve to maintain the pad in position across the knee of the wearer and to maintain full stretchability of the elastic sleeve to facilitate doffing and donning of the knee protector pad. The foam pad has an elliptical configuration with a major axis extending transversely of the knee of the wearer and being of sufficient width to cover opposite sides of the knee, and a minor axis extending longitudinally of the knee and being substantially shorter than the major axis.

Abstract: This athletic brassiere provides firm breast support during vigorous activity by the wearer to prevent chafing and tenderness of the breasts, particularly when running, jogging and the like. The brassiere is formed primarily of non-stretchable fabric and includes a pair of two-way stretchable elastic back panels (20, 20') and cooperating stretchable support bands (22,22') which provide for expansion of the chest to permit comfortable breathing of the wearer and free movement of the upper body parts while providing firm support and limiting vertical and lateral movement of the breasts of the wearer. Resilient breast protection pads (P, P') are adapted to be removably positioned in breast supporting cups (C, C') for protecting the breasts from blows or the like.