Soft at the knees

New from Redbacks is a non-foam based safety kneepad which memorises its original form without reducing the cushioning effect from consecutive or prolonged use.

In comparison to foam materials, which provide cushioning by air pockets that collapse over a short amount of time, the thermoplastics used in the Redbacks kneepads are said to perform at a higher cushioning rate for a longer period of time.

Called Redbacks because of the construction resembling the markings of an Australian redback spider, the kneepads feature a red coloured, soft and flexible TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) leaf spring set within a honeycomb matrix. In addition to the memory comfort factor, these distribute body weight evenly, elevating the knees to reduce pressure on knee, leg, ankle and foot joints whilst minimising the risk of possible injury from sharp or penetrating objects to a resistance force of 100N as specified by SATRA Type 2, Level 1, and defined by European Standard EN14404:2004 + A1:2010.

Light, flexible and easy to fit tightly and comfortably into most knee-pocketed work trousers, the breathable, non-slip pads with their abrasive-resistant covers allow wearers to keep cool and dry in hot or damp conditions and protect the knees from cold surfaces.