Axial Protect Armored Shorts Axial Protect Armored Shorts protects against light impacts (non-CE) armored. It has light compression and covers you with abrasion resistance. Fully perforated Axial Protect sheet protection promotes increased airflow and light impact protection. The compression reduced muscle fatigue and moisture wicking high airflow panels in non-impact zones to reduce body core temps. Reinforcements to give you additional abrasion resistance in key impact zones. Note : Customers recommend sizing up if in between sizes. Construction: Light compression chassis 78 Polyester, 15 Nylon, 4 Spandex, 3 Aramid Protection: Axial Protect inserts Aramid abrasion resistant reinforcements at hip, thigh and tailbone Ergonomic Axial Protect sheet protector Temperature Regulation: Airflow Mesh inserts at groin and inner thighs Comfort: Elastic waist with silicone grip