Product Overview
The Yoko YK022 Kneepads are an essential protective accessory designed for professionals who spend significant time working at ground level. Engineered from pressure-absorbing foam, these pads provide a critical buffer between the user and hard or uneven surfaces. By effectively distributing weight and reducing direct impact, they help to mitigate the long-term strain often associated with manual trades, gardening, and DIY projects.
Key Features
- EN14404:2004 Certification: This standard ensures the pads meet specific European safety requirements for knee protection in a working environment, providing peace of mind regarding their performance.
- Pressure-Absorbing Foam: The high-density construction is designed to cushion the joints, allowing for extended periods of kneeling without the discomfort typically caused by cold or hard floors.
- Universal Slide-in Design: These pads are shaped to fit seamlessly into the knee pad pockets of most standard workwear trousers, making them a versatile addition to your existing uniform.
- Lightweight Construction: Despite their protective qualities, the foam remains light, ensuring that they do not feel cumbersome or add unnecessary weight to your trousers during transit.
Design & Performance
Constructed from 100% Polyethylene, the YK022 kneepads are built for resilience and longevity. The material is chosen for its ability to maintain its shape under pressure while remaining flexible enough to contour to the knee. Measuring 20mm in thickness, they offer a substantial protective layer that balances safety with mobility, ensuring you can transition from kneeling to walking without restriction.
The textured surface of the foam helps to keep the pad securely positioned within the trouser pocket, preventing it from shifting during active movement. This stability is vital for maintaining consistent protection exactly where it is needed most.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
While these kneepads are designed to be worn internally within trouser pockets, the garments they support are the perfect canvas for your brand. At MyWorkwear, our Telford-based team has been perfecting the art of customisation since 1976.
For a sophisticated and long-lasting professional appearance, we recommend embroidery for your work trousers. This is ideal for company logos and staff names, offering a textured, premium finish that withstands the rigours of the job site. Alternatively, if you require larger, more vibrant branding, our high-quality print services provide a bold and clear finish that ensures your business stands out. All customisation is handled in-house to ensure our exacting standards are met every time.
Use Cases
These kneepads are a staple for tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, and floor layers who frequently operate in confined spaces or at floor level. They are also highly effective for gardeners and DIY enthusiasts who require reliable protection during outdoor tasks or home renovations.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage dating back to 1976, MyWorkwear is a leader in the UK workwear industry. Based in Telford, we combine decades of technical expertise with a commitment to quality. When you choose us, you are benefiting from nearly fifty years of experience in providing durable, professional equipment and customisation services.
Practical Advice
Before purchasing, please ensure your work trousers are equipped with internal knee pad pockets. These pads are designed as a universal fit; however, they can be carefully trimmed if your specific trouser pockets are slightly narrower than the standard dimensions. Always ensure the pad is inserted with the curved side facing upwards to match the natural ergonomics of the knee.
Caring for your product
To maintain the performance and hygiene of your kneepads, we recommend a simple wipe-clean approach. Using a damp cloth with mild detergent will remove grit and debris that could otherwise cause abrasive wear to the interior of your trouser pockets.
It is important to avoid machine washing or tumble drying these foam inserts. Subjecting Polyethylene foam to high temperatures or the mechanical agitation of a washing machine can damage the cellular structure, leading to a loss of its pressure-absorbing properties and reducing the overall lifespan of the product.
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