|  Protective
clothing is required to be worn when fencing
as it protects you from injury when being hit
by a sword.
The Mask is worn to protect
the head from injury. The Mask withstands 800
- 1600 newtons of force and has a padded bib
which protects the neck.
The Fencing Jacket protects
your torso and arms, it is close fitting, padded
in the chest area with a high collar and closed
with a zip on the non sword arm side. Jackets
are made of Kevlar.
The plastron is a half jacket
worn under the main fencing jacket for extra
protection on the weapon side of the body. The
plastron unlike the jacket has no seam in the
armpit.
The breeches are designed
to protect your upper legs and waist. They are
high waisted and the jacket must have a 4 inch
overlap with the breeches.
Lame jackets are worn over the
fencing jacket. The lame is made up of cloth with
a metallic thread interwoven. It is required for
use with the electric boxes.
 A
fencing glove protects the
hand from injuries, while the gauntlet covers
the opening of the jacket sleeve, preventing
an opponents blade from going up your fencing
arm. A temporary and cheap alternative is a
gardening glove.
Breast Protector is required
by all female fencers for added protection of
the chest area.
 Suitable
long Socks and Fencing
Shoes are required. Trainers with a
low heel profile are also acceptable.
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