Protect your knees with work trousers with knee pads

Working on your knees is top sport. The knees of professionals often have to endure a lot during work. This obviously applies to pavers and floor layers, but also to gardeners, electricians and... construction professionals regularly work kneeling. A good one work trousers with knee protection helps prevent injuries and makes work more comfortable. In addition, knee pads prevent rapid wear of the work trousers! But what do you pay attention to when purchasing work trousers with knee protection?

WHY KNEE PROTECTION IS IMPORTANT

Knee protection is essential for all professions where you work on your knees for extended periods of time. Like for example painters, construction workers, and carpenters. But also one electrician occasionally goes into the crawl space on his knees. Good knee protection prevents bruises, injuries and knee injuries. Work trousers with knee pads also make it possible to stay on your knees for a longer period of time. This way you don't have to bend down as often, which is better for your back. In this way, knee protection helps prevent lower back problems.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF KNEE PROTECTION

The knee protection you need depends on your work. A professional who occasionally works while kneeling needs different protection than, for example, a floor layer. Each sector has its specific requirements, and even within different sectors the work can vary. That is why Tricorp offers various work trousers with knee protection:

Work trousers with knee pads with room for loose knee pads: excellent and comfortable protection for anyone who works on their knees for extended periods of time, even on hard surfaces. Place the protective loose knee pads in the knee pads. Tricorp knee cushions (652002) you can easily cut to the right size for you. This is important because if the cushions do not fit properly it can reduce the level of protection. The Tricorp Workwear and TricorpSafety collection offer a wide choice overalls and work trousers with knee pads. Are you looking for robust trousers with knee pockets? Then go for the Jeans Work Trousers Functional Stretch Redefined.

Cordura knee pads with space for loose knee pads: this is the best choice for the professional who works a lot on his knees. The trousers will then wear out less quickly thanks to the wear-resistant Cordura that is attached to the knees. Moreover, you work comfortably, because all work trousers with Cordura have the option to attach knee pads in the trousers.

Are you unsure about the level of knee protection you need? Then choose the variant with it wear-resistant material Cordura.

THE ADVANTAGES OF LOOSE KNEE PILLOWS

At Tricorp, the workers and overalls have knee pads in which you can place loose cushions. Work trousers with loose cushions in the knee pads keep the knee protection in the right place. This works very comfortably. You can easily cut the knee pads to size so that they fit perfectly in your work trousers. The knee cushions can be ordered separately and are therefore easy to replace.

WORK TROUSERS WITH KNEE PROTECTION, WHAT DO YOU PAY ATTENTION TO?

The right size
The length of the pants determines whether knee pads or knee pockets are at the correct height. Tricorp's work trousers and overalls have two knee pads for knee pads. This makes it possible to flexibly position the knee protection at the correct height. Look for the correct size in the Tricorp size chart.

Fit and material of the work trousers
When trying on the work trousers, also sit on your knees. Or even better: adopt your working attitude. Do the knee pads stay in place? Are they at the right height and not shifting to the side? Also is a work trousers with stretch material recommended for frequent kneeling and squatting.

Material of the knee pad
Knee pads wear out faster than the rest of the work trousers. The knee pads of Tricorp work trousers are made of Cordura. Cordura is an extremely wear-resistant material, perfectly suitable for knee pads.

Matching cushions
Always buy knee pads that are specially made for your work trousers. When mixing brands, the knee pads often do not fit properly in the knee pads. If the knee pads do not fit properly, the protection of the knees is no longer optimal.

Knee protection all around
It is important that the entire knee is protected. Because not only the front, but also the side of the knee needs optimal protection.

Flexibility
Comfortable knee protection moves with your work. This is almost automatic with sewn-in knee pads with (loose) knee pads.
If you have very heavy work and therefore need hard knee pads, check carefully whether the knee pads move sufficiently with you.