Cricket clothing and equipment
（重定向自Cricket equipment）
![Australia Test Cricketer Alan Fairfax wearing the traditional white sweater and the NSW XI cap.](/Images/godic/202501/07/AlanFairfax0006.jpg")
![A cup, as worn by male batsmen.](/Images/godic/202501/07/Cricket-Abdominal-Guard0006.png")
![A thigh pad, worn by batsmen](/Images/godic/202501/07/Thigh_Pad_used_in_Cricket0006.JPG")
Cricket clothing and equipment is regulated by the Laws of Cricket. Cricket clothing, known as cricket whites, or flannels, is slightly loose fitting so as not to restrict players' movements. Use of protective equipment, such as helmets, gloves and pads, is also regulated.