Patent ID: 7797760

Claim:
A protective garment comprising: a chest protector portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, said chest protector portion including a protective portion for cushioning any blows imparted thereto; a back protector portion opposing said chest protector portion and having an inner surface and an outer surface, said back protector portion including a protective portion for cushioning any blows imparted thereto; a pair of shoulder protector portions that are moveable with respect to said chest protector portion and said back protector portion and each including a protective portion for cushioning any blows imparted thereto, each of said pair of shoulder protector portions including an inner surface and an outer surface; a first decorative fabric portion and a second decorative fabric portion together covering at least one of said chest protector portion, said back protector portion and said pair of shoulder protector portions; and wherein said first fabric portion is coupled to said second fabric portion by a radio frequency weld.