Our Pads and Pants are sold as separate products, as well as in discounted value packs. Order from
this page you are on now
if you require individual Pants or pairs of Pads. If you would like to order a Pack (consisting of 5 pairs of Pants and 1 set of Pads) please go to the
Hip Protector – Standard Packs
product page.
Main Features
Soft foam construction for comfort and compliance
Breathable foam backing to help air circulation next to the skin
Impact absorbing foam
Various Pants styles and sizes available
Washable Pads available
University tested
Hip Protector Pads help prevent hip fractures and have been in use for years. Pelican Hip Protector Pads absorb and redistribute the impact of a fall, protecting the bone around the Greater Trochanter.
The Pads have cream foam on the inside to keep them comfortable during 24-hour wear. The foam raises the Pads off the body, allowing air circulation and keeping them in place.
Pelican Hip Protector Pants have two pockets sewn into the polycotton underpants. After putting on the pants, adjust the Pads over the Greater Trochanter. The pockets can move the Pads up, down, or side to side for flexibility in locating them correctly.
To keep the Pads in place, sew them into the pockets using a ball tip sewing machine needle. Regularly check that the Pads are positioned correctly over the Greater Trochanter.
The pants protect against falls during the night, but continuous wear can affect skin integrity. To allow the skin to breathe, take a break from wearing the Pads. If it becomes a serious issue, it may be better to not wear the pants. This can happen with any brand of hip protectors.
You can buy the Hip Protectors with Pads and Pants separately or sewn together. The Pads may not require cleaning and can be moved to new pants.
The foam pads can be sewn in place in the pockets of the pants. Please
contact us
if you require this. We also a cleaning service for the Pads.
Hip Protector Pad Options
SuperSoft Washable Pads (Item # 179SSW)
These can be left in the pants when washing them, or they can be removed and washed separately.
SuperSoft Washable Pads – T5 (Item # 179SSWT5)
Some older people are more fragile and less resilient to impact so their bone structure requires more protection. The SuperSoft Washable Pads – T5 are similar to the SuperSoft Washable Pads. The difference is that they have a thicker internal impact reduction foam.
ALTERNATIVE OR RELATED PRODUCTS
Hip Protectors – Individual Access Pants and/or Pads
Testing:
Click
here
for information on the results from university testing.
Sizes:
Female Pants
Item #
179-10
179-12
179-14
179-16
179-18
179-20
179-22
179-24
Size
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
Waist (cm)
64cm-76cm
68cm-80cm
72cm-86cm
78cm-88cm
82cm-92cm
88cm-98cm
90cm-100cm
94cm-104cm
Waist (inch)
25″-30″
26.5″-31.5″
28.5″-34″
30.5″-34.5″
28.5″-36″
34.5″-38.5″
35.5″-39.5″
37″-41″
Male Pants
Item #
179S
179M
179L
179XL
179XXL
Size
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Extra Extra Large
Waist (cm)
75cm -84cm
80cm-90cm
86cm-94cm
90cm-100cm
96cm-106cm
Waist (inch)
29.5″-33″
31.5″-35.5″
34″-37″
35.5″-39.5″
38″-41.5″
For people who fit into different size categories we recommend selecting the slightly looser fit. The Hip Protector Pads are big enough to offer good protection without having to be very tightly worn.
