WHICH KNEE PADS ARE RIGHT FOR ME?
Choosing knee pads is not always simple. Blåkläder’s knee pads are designed to provide maximum protection against wear and tear on your knees when you’re working in a kneeling position. But the best choice of pads depends on what kind of work you’re doing and what trousers you’re wearing. Factors to consider when choosing knee pads are:
• How long you will be kneeling
• How uneven the surface is
• How much you will be moving about on your knees
• What trousers you are wearing
• Your weight
Here are some guidelines to follow when choosing knee pads:
If you work frequently and for prolonged periods on your knees, we recommend heavy-duty knee pads like the 4027, 4032 and 4058. These provide enhanced protection when kneeling on uneven surfaces. Because they are thicker, they offer better thermal protection than thin knee pads which is important to take into account if working, for example, outdoors in the winter
Remember that if you wear trousers with a narrow fit or a small size, you need to choose knee pads to match. We recommend Blåkläder’s 4027 and 4057 narrow style knee pads. If you wear trousers with a standard or wider fit or a larger size, you need to choose wider knee pads that will not slip to the side when you kneel down. Choose either the 4058 or 4032 knee pads.
In general, people who are heavy require knee pads that are sturdier and thicker to prevent wear and tear on the knees. Our 4058 or 4032 knee pads are the right choice.
We highly recommend our 4057 knee pads if you occasionally work on your knees and are looking for very flexible and lightweight knee pads. They are also suitable for people who are lightly built and who spend extended periods kneeling on the job.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE KNEE PADS?
There are no hard and fast rules for how often you should change knee pads. You can check the knee pads every time you remove them to wash your work trousers. It is time to change them when they start to look compressed and worn out. It is important that you check your knee pads regularly if you spend a lot of your work time on your knees.
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