Gridiron wear is a term used to describe the protective clothing worn by American football players. The most important piece of gridiron wear is the HELMET, which is a hard-shelled headgear designed to protect the player from head injuries. It typically has a face mask and chin strap to secure it in place. Other pieces of gridiron wear include shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads, and cleats. All of these items are designed to protect the player from injury while playing the game.