Razor Protective Top - Multi-Point Padded Rugby Body Armour | Optimum Sport
4.3 291 Amazon reviews- World Rugby approved
- 5 EVA pads
- Pads remove for washing
- Mini to adult XXL
Designed to fit tight and snug so the pads sit in the right place. Enter your chest measurement to find your size. Find your size
Razor Protective Top - Multi-Point Padded Rugby Body Armour | Optimum Sport
- World Rugby approved
- 10mm shoulder padding
- Moisture-wicking stretch fabric
- Sizes Mini to XXL
- Three colourways
- Same-day dispatch by 2pm
- Designed in Wigan since 1996
Why Razor
Protection That Moves With You
A World Rugby approved padded base layer with a second-skin fit for training and matches.
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World Rugby approved
Meets the standard for competitive match play as well as training.
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5-pad EVA protection
10mm padded shoulders absorb heavy impacts, with 5mm pads on the biceps and sternum.
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Extra-long body
Stays tucked into your shorts, so it won't ride up in scrums, tackles or sprints.
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Moisture-wicking stretch
A snug stretch fabric wicks sweat away and sits discreetly under a match shirt or bib.
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Removable pads
All pads come out, so you can machine wash the top separately and keep it fresh.
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Three colourways
Black/Silver, Black/Blue or Black/Red, in sizes from Mini to XXL.
See It in Action
Confidence in contact, from junior rugby to senior match days.
Description
Step onto the pitch with total confidence and elite-level protection. The Optimum Razor Protective Top is a World Rugby approved, high-performance padded base layer engineered to shield you during high-impact training sessions and intense match play. Combining a flexible stretch fabric with strategically placed EVA padding, this top offers a "second-skin" fit that moves with your body, so you stay protected without sacrificing agility or speed.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Sport: Rugby & Rugby League
- Sizes: MINI, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Colours: Black / Silver, Black / Blue, Black / Red
- Pad count and zones: 5 pads — shoulders, biceps and sternum
- Padding thickness: 10mm shoulders, 5mm biceps and sternum
- Padding material: EVA, fully removable
- Fabric: Moisture-wicking stretch fabric
- Fit type: Extra-long body worn under a match-day jersey or training bib
WORLD RUGBY APPROVED:
Match-day ready. Officially World Rugby approved, so it meets the standard required for competitive match play as well as training.
MULTI-ZONE EVA PADDING:
Protection where it matters most. This 5-pad top features 10mm padded shoulders to absorb heavy impacts, alongside 5mm bicep and sternum padding to shield your core and upper arms during collisions.
EXTRA-LONG BODY DESIGN:
Stay focused on the game, not your gear. The extra-long length keeps the top securely tucked into your shorts, so it won't ride up during scrums, tackles or high-intensity sprints.
PREMIUM STRETCH FABRIC:
Total freedom of movement. The snug, aerodynamic stretch construction wicks moisture away from the skin to keep you cool and dry, and sits lightweight and discreet under a match-day jersey or training bib without adding bulk.
REMOVABLE PADS FOR EASY CARE:
Peak hygiene with zero hassle. All EVA pads are fully removable, so you can machine wash the vest separately to keep your gear fresh throughout the season.
VERSATILE PERFORMANCE BASE LAYER:
Built for more than rugby. While designed for the rigours of rugby, it's ideal for any high-contact sport where shoulder and chest protection is required, including American football and rugby league.
Can the pads be removed for washing?
Yes — all EVA pads are fully removable so you can machine wash the vest separately.
Is this top only for rugby?
No — it's suited to any high-contact sport that needs shoulder and chest protection, including American football and rugby league.
Do you wear it under your rugby shirt?
Yes — it is designed as a base layer worn beneath your jersey or training bib.
How thick is the shoulder padding?
10mm across the shoulders, with 5mm over the biceps and sternum.
Additional Information
| Color |
Black / Silver, Black / Blue, Black / Red |
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| Size |
MINI, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
Returns Policy
Christmas Returns
For all purchases made through Optimum Sport between October 1st and December 31st, the standard returns window has been extended. Customers will have until January 31st to return eligible items.
Returns Policy
In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with any of the products you have brought from Optimum Sport UK you may return unused and unworn goods along with all original packaging and labels within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Please note we do not offer an exchange service items will need to be returned for a refund and reordered.
RETURNS EXCLUSIONS
The following goods may not be returned for a refund or exchange unless faulty:
- Any worn items.
- Any other items of clothing that are not in their original packaging with labels attached.
We do not cover return postage costs, unless, an error has been made on our behalf. We recommend that you use a reputable courier (e.g. Parcelforce for larger items and Royal Mail for smaller items). We cannot accept responsibility for goods lost in transit without proof of postage. Once we have received your item(s) please allow up to 10 working days for us to process your return. Refunds will be made back to the original payment method used at the time of purchase, please allow up to 3-5 working days for this to appear in your bank.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
The buyer is responsible for the return of the goods and cost of return postage, and in case of an exchange, the re-delivery costs.
FAULTY GOODS
For purchases under 30 days from the date of receipt, we will exchange the faulty item at our expense. On returning the items, please include proof of return cost so that we can reimburse this charge.
For purchases over 30 days from the date of receipt but less than 12 months old, please send back the faulty item to the address below, along with a covering letter stating the fault, your order number or actual date of purchase and your daytime contact telephone number. Once received we will inspect the item and repair, replace, offer a like for like replacement or return the item if we feel there has been no manufacturing fault. Any items over that period have been purchased outside of our 12 month policy cannot be accepted.
On returning the items please include proof of return cost so that if the item is found to be faulty, we can reimburse this charge.
Please return your item(s) including to:
Optimum Sport
26-28 Cinnamon Brow Business Park
Higher Ince
Makerfield Way
Ince-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN2 2PR
Please include your full name, email address used to place the order and order number if you know this. Alternately download our returns form by clicking here
Find Your Size
Chest measurements from the Optimum shoulder pad size guide. Choose a size to select it above.
Mini (3XS)
- Chest
- 76–81 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 30–32 in
€45,95
Small Boys (XXS)
- Chest
- 81–86 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 32–34 in
€45,95
Large Boys (XS)
- Chest
- 86–91 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 34–36 in
€45,95
Small
- Chest
- 91–96 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 36–38 in
€53,95
Medium
- Chest
- 101–106 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 38–40 in
€53,95
Large
- Chest
- 106–111 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 42–44 in
€53,95
XL
- Chest
- 111–116 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 44–46 in
€53,95
XXL
- Chest
- 116–121 cm
- Chest (inches)
- 46–48 in
€53,95
Which Protective Top Is Right for You?
How the Razor compares with our Inferno and Origin protective tops.
| Razor5-pad | Inferno12-pad | Origin5-pad | |
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| World Rugby approved | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of pads | 5 | 12 | 5 |
| Areas protected | Shoulders, biceps, sternum | Shoulders, biceps, sternum, neck, ribs, kidneys | Shoulders, biceps, sternum |
| Rib and back protection | No | Yes | No |
| Sizes | Mini to XXL | Mini to XXL | Small Boys to XXL |
| Colours | 3 colourways | 3 colourways | Red |
| Best for | Light core protection | Maximum coverage | Value starter top |
| Choose Razor | Shop Inferno | Shop Origin |
All three have 10mm shoulder padding. Want ribs and back covered too? Choose the Inferno.
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What Customers Say
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Every Detail Considered
A closer look at the Razor protective top.
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Razor Protective Top Questions, Answered
Is the Razor top World Rugby approved?
Yes. It's World Rugby approved, so it can be worn in competitive matches as well as training.
What does it protect?
It has 5 EVA pads: 10mm on the shoulders and 5mm on the biceps and sternum. For ribs, kidneys and the back of the neck as well, see our 12-pad Inferno top.
Which size should I choose?
Measure around the fullest part of the chest and use the size finder above. Children's sizes run from Mini (76 to 81 cm) to Large Boys XS (86 to 91 cm), and adult sizes from Small (91 to 96 cm) to XXL (116 to 121 cm).
Do you wear it under your rugby shirt?
Yes. It's a base layer worn beneath your match shirt or training bib, with an extra-long body that stays tucked in.
How do I wash it?
Take all the EVA pads out, then machine wash the top separately. Check the care label for the temperature.
Do I still need a mouthguard or headguard?
A protective top covers the shoulders and upper body only. Players should still wear a mouthguard, and many also wear a headguard.
Can I order for my whole team?
Yes. Choose the sizes you need here, or for larger squad orders use our bulk enquiry form and our team will send a quote.
What if it doesn't fit?
Return it unused and unworn in its original packaging within 30 days of receipt for a full refund, then place a new order for the size you need. Orders placed between 1 October and 31 December can be returned until 31 January.