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SECTOR FOCUS TOOLS & WORKWEAR

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ProKnee | Roberts (QEP) | Welwyn Tool Group

Gearing up FOR SUCCESS

Professional floorlayers are usually equipped with the correct workwear and tools

ProKnee’s two cushion
thickness options

ProKnee kneepads: ‘Two cushion options for optimal comfort’

ROKNEE kneepads offer you a choice even tension as the weight of your body is extremely flexible, soft and long-lasting,
Pof two cushion thickness options applied to it. This technology also prevents because it doesn’t decompress.
(5/8in and 1in). cushions from breaking down after the ‘In comparison, closed cell foam (such as
Says the company: ‘While most of our impact of a more than eight-hour day, EVA) is made up of air-filled cells which,
customers prefer 1in cushion inserts (and meaning cushions continue to perform like over time, lose all of their air, causing the
we recommend them if you work on your new for years, rather than needing to be cushion to compress and harden (think
knees more than eight hours a day, have replaced after only a few months.’ of squishing a balloon when it’s freshly
had any knee problems or surgery, if you Continues the company: ‘We call this inflated. It rebounds, but after some time,
weigh 90kg or if you prefer the maximum performance consistent compression it deflates).’
protection we offer), some prefer 5/8in spring-back, helping absorb shock from Many customers find that, over several
thickness. constant kneeling. It also supports the years, their cushions wear in like a great pair
‘These users (men and women alike) meniscus by stabilising the area around of leather boots and even prefer to keep
find this size allows for a deeper knee the knee joint from excessive movement working on the same old set of cushions.
cup shape, which creates a better fit for as weight is applied, which reduces joint However, ProKnee’s parts are completely
those with thinner legs or smaller builds. wear-out and knee burn pain: the key to replaceable, aside from the frames, so you
Ultimately, it depends on what works best happy, healthy knees.’ can upgrade just the parts you need (like our
for each user. How are these cushions able to perform cushions) or get a Complete Rebuild kit to
‘All our replaceable custom laminated so well? Says ProKnee: ‘Open cell foam give your well-worn kneepads a refresh
cushions utilise open-cell technology. This allows air to flow in and out of the cells for a fraction of the cost of new.
soft yet super-resilient foam provides when applying pressure (such as kneeling), Concludes ProKnee: ‘Choosing the
while the right technology for the cushioning of
material your kneepad is crucial to long-lasting
around performance that feels good, but most
the cells importantly, preserves the long-term
allows it to health of your knees. Unsure of what you'll
maintain its prefer? Pop by Floormart in Leicester,
properties. ProKnee’s exclusive distributor of the UK
This allows to try them on in person.’ 
the foam www.proknee.com
to be www.floormart.co.uk

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