摘要 |
<p>In one aspect of the invention, a hockey shinpad strap (30) includes an elastic body (32) with a fastener (34) attached to one end. The elastic body (32) includes a touch fastener surface extending substantially along its entire length for engaging with the fastener (34). The elastic body (32) can withstand substantial tensile forces without losing its elasticity, and includes an elastic first layer (38) and a second layer that includes the touch fastener surface (36). The first layer (38) is resilient in cros-section and may be formed from a rubber material, such as closed cell neoprene. In another aspect of the invention, the first touch fastener layer (36) of the elastic body (32) may extend along only a portion of the elastic body (32).</p> |