Cabasse Youth Padded Protective Shirt (Black, Large) — Sternum & Rib Guard, Breathable Compression

This youth-sized protective shirt combines targeted padding with athletic compression to reduce the sting of collisions, errant balls and hard tackles during practice or games. Built from mesh panels for airflow and quick-dry fabric, it balances protection with comfort so kids can move freely while keeping vulnerable areas cushioned. The shirt fits under jerseys and is low-profile enough for layering beneath pads or catcher gear.

How does this shirt protect a young athlete during play?

The shirt uses high-resilience, press-formed foam shaped to cover the sternum, heart area and lateral ribs. Padding absorbs and disperses energy from minor to moderate blows without restricting shoulder or torso movement.

• Press-formed foam panels molded for chest and rib coverage
• Strategic thickness over sternum and lower ribs for impact management
• Compression fit keeps pads aligned with the body during activity
• Designed for contact and projectile sports like football, baseball and paintball

Will the shirt stay comfortable and ventilated during long practices?

Yes — mesh fabric across the shoulders, back and side panels improves breathability and helps sweat evaporate quickly. Quick-dry performance keeps the fabric light and reduces cling when the athlete heats up.

• Mesh panels on high-heat zones for airflow
• Moisture-managing fibers that dry fast after exertion
• Compression cut that supports muscles without excessive tightness

How should I care for and size this protective shirt?

Machine wash in cold water and tumble dry on low to preserve padding shape and fabric performance. Choose size by measuring chest circumference; the Large fits approximately 29.5"–33" chest.

• Care: cold wash, tumble dry low to extend life of foam and fabric
• Size guide: X-Small 23–25", Small 25–26.5", Medium 26.5–29.5", Large 29.5–33", X-Large 33–36"
• Low-profile fit works under uniforms and additional protective gear

Which sports and situations is this shirt best suited for?

The design fits a wide range of youth sports where chest and rib impacts are common — from field sports to batting and catching. It’s intended to reduce discomfort from routine impacts; it is not a medical device and cannot guarantee prevention of rare, severe injuries.

• Recommended for football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, and goalkeeping
• Useful for catchers, pitchers, batters and defensive players who face direct hits
• Layer-friendly under jerseys, pads, or catcher’s equipment

Who is this for? The Cabasse Youth Padded Protective Shirt is aimed at young athletes and active children who need extra front-torso coverage without sacrificing breathability or range of motion. Coaches, parents and recreational players wanting discreet, washable protection for practices and games will appreciate the compression fit, molded foam panels and practical care instructions. Available in black and sized by chest, it’s a convenient protective layer for kids engaged in contact, projectile, and collision sports.