Athletic Supporter

Individuals that are not actively involved in sports don't always know what an athletic supporter is. An athletic supporter is a protective garment worn by men and boys during strenuous exercise or sports to protect the genitals from injury. Male athletic supporters are also known as jock straps. Most, if not all, professional athletes wear athletic supporters. An athletic support of some kind is important to prevent injury that could cause permanent damage, not to mention immense pain.

Many people wonder at what age should a boy wear an athletic supporter. The answer to this very common question depends on the boy's age, size, and activity level. If the boy is a preteen that is very active in sports, especially strenuous ones, he should be wearing a boy's athletic supporter. You can buy teen athletic supporters if your boy is at this age. Athletic supporter for teens is made with hard cups, compression shorts and jock straps for teens that want the ultimate in genital protection.

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Ace has been protecting people with their band-aids and Ace athletic supporters. They are made with a soft knit pouch and a wider waistband designed to keep the supporter from bunching or slipping while the tubular leg straps prevent it from curling or rolling. Trust Ace to provide the ultimate in comfort and protection for our bodies. If you have questions about the different athletic supporters, your doctor or coach can give you advice on an athletic protective cup supporter. Often schools get them in quantity and sell them to the students.

Duke Athletic Products makes an excellent Duke athletic supporter constructed of high quality knitted polyester waistband, a plush back for added support, a soft open knit pouch and polyester heat resistant leg straps. Their athletic support garment comes in a variety of styles. You can get the athletic support brief, individual cup supporter units and the individual cups in different sizes, such as the standard cup and the universal cup. Many like the feel of the 100% cotton athletic supporter with the nylon and spandex combination. Duke also sells a few styles of their athletic support garment for girls and women. They may be females, but they still need support during strenuous activities.

If you are interested in different athletic supporter designs, you might want to check out the athletic supporter Champion sells. One of their best selling supporters is made with salt resistant construction, a soft plush backing, flat locked seams to avoid chafing of the skin and a front logo patch so everyone will know you are wearing a Champion.