Award winning kneepads

An award winning, non-foam based, safety kneepad can help prevent up to six months down time and subsequent loss of earnings through knee injury in the workplace.

The claim comes from Cliff Lockyer, CEO of CL-7, manufacturers of the new UK designed, 'Redbacks' cushioning kneepads - winners of the 2012 SATRA Best Innovation in Occupational PPE Award.

'There are over 80,000 registered knee operations by the NHS each year,' says Lockyer, '60 per cent of which are due to injuries resulting from soft tissue 'wear and tear' or osteoarthritis caused by inadequate protection while kneeling.' Redbacks kneepads feature a soft and flexible Thermo Plastic Elastomer leaf-spring, set within a honeycomb matrix. The 'cushioning technology' distributes body weight evenly, elevating the knees to reduce pressure on joints. Light and flexible the breathable, 'non-slip' pads allow wearers to keep cool and dry and protected from cold.

www.redbackskneepads.co.uk