It goes without saying that protection of the wearer is the most important consideration when choosing a knee pad. However, when working on surfaces that can easily be scratched, chipped or stained it is prudent to select a knee pad that is as kind to the surface as it is to you, which is why Protrade recommend the Toughbuilt Ultra-Light Knee Pad. Advantages of Toughbuilt TB-KP-1 Knee Pad Level 1, for use on flat and uneven surfaces offering a penetration resistance of 100N or 10.2kg of force. Ideal for gravel and small, sharp objects.

Traditionally, knee pads have been regarded as an uncomfortable and unwelcome piece of work attire – due in part to the limited choice available and a ‘one type fits all approach’ from manufacturers. Now that companies, such as ToughBuilt, are dedicating significant research and resource into developing comfortable knee pads that meet the specific needs of trades people, we hope to see their widespread adoption across all trades.

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Another cause of severe knee pain is prepatellar bursitis. The prepatellar bursa is a very slippery, fluid filled sac that reduces friction and acts as a cushion between the skin and the kneecap.

Ergonomic test – assesses how comfortable the pads are and ensures they remain in place. It involves the wearer walking around for approximately fifteen minutes, kneeling and rising 10 times. One manoeuvre must last 5 minutes and another must include a 10-metre shuffle on the knees. I don’t think Baz Luhrmann was thinking about knee pads when he wrote the lyrics to Sunscreen, but they certainly finish this article off nicely. Penetration and resistance test – used to assess how effective the pad is at protecting against sharp objects. Now that we have a basic understanding of the knee, work-related injuries and how knee pads may help to prevent or reduce chronic knee pain, let’s have a look at the 7 best knee pads for work. Single elasticated strap fastens at the top of the calf to avoid bunching behind the knee and thus prevents rubbing and subsequent irritation – even when worn all day long.Working at height requires absolute concentration and the primary consideration is avoiding a fall. Designing a trade specific kneepad was Toughbuilt’s way of providing a fit and forget solution so the wearer could concentrate on the task in hand. Based on the Fanatic design, incorporating thigh support to avoid pad re-adjustment, the Toughbuilt TB-KP-G3R– ‘R’ for ‘Roofers’ – uses a durable rubber shell which offers excellent grip when using the knees to balance and position the body, particularly useful when working on an inclined surface. The durable rubber shell also prevents damage to roof tiles which are susceptible to breakage. Advantages of Toughbuilt TB-KP-G3 Knee Pad CT1 versus Stixall versus Sumogrip Original – which is the best all-purpose construction sealant and adhesive? Cuts and abrasions that cause a break in the skin and lead to infection. For example, kneeling on stones, screw heads or splinters. Force distribution – to ensure the load is distributed at a force of less than 30N across the surface of the pad. Non-marring foam construction will not mark or scratch laminated flooring, tiles, plastics and decorative coatings such as painted floorboards.