DESCRIZIONE
An article of protective apparel (100, 600) can include a first outer shell having a vacuum-formed first material. The first outer shell can include a first cavity, a second cavity, and a channel disposed between the first cavity and the second cavity. The protective apparel (100, 600) can include a first padding piece disposed in the first cavity, a second padding piece disposed in the second cavity, and a first inner layer (120, 220, 620) attached to the first outer shell. the first padding piece and the second padding piece can be disposed between the first outer shell and the first inner layer (120, 220, 620).