Our Pads and Pants are sold in discounted value packs (consisting of 5 pairs of Pants and 1 set of Pads), as well as separate individual Pants or Pads. Order from
this page you are on now
if you require a Pack. If you would like to order individual Pants or Pads please go to the
Hip Protector – Individual Standard Pants and Pads
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 have been used for many years to help prevent hip fractures. By using Hip Protector Pads, some people who are in danger of falling may be saved from a fracture, or after a hip replacement operation, the Hip Protector Pads may prevent another operation. Pelican Hip Protector Pads are designed to partly absorb and redistribute the impact of a fall, particularly around the Greater Trochanter area to protect the bone.
The Pads have a special breathable foam on the inside to make them comfortable for the person wearing them. As they can be worn 24 hours a day, it’s crucial that they remain comfortable. The foam helps keep the Pads slightly off the body, allowing air circulation between the Pad and the Hip. Additionally, the foam grips the pocket material, keeping the Pads in position.
The Pelican Hip Protector Pants have two pockets sewn inside the polycotton underpants. After pulling on the pants, ensure the Hip Protector Pads are located over the Greater Trochanter. The Hip Pad pockets are big enough to move the Hip Protector Pads up or down, or side to side in the Pockets. This gives some flexibility to correctly locate the Pads over the Greater Trochanter.
If a restless person removes the Pads, it is possible to simply sew the Pads in the pockets to keep the Pads in the correct position. Use a ball tip sewing machine needle to avoid cutting the threads of the polycotton pants material.
It is advisable to periodically check that the Pads are still located correctly over the Greater Trochanter.
Many falls occur during the night when people get out of bed to go to the toilet in an unlit room. The Pelican Hip Protectors give protection in case the wearer gets out of bed during the night and falls. The Pants may be worn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pay attention to the skin integrity under the Pad area. Factors such as the weather, or a person’s chemical make-up may affect the skin. It is recommended to have some time without wearing the Pads to allow the skin to breathe. If this becomes a serious problem, it may be better not to wear the Pants. This type of problem could occur with any brand of hip protectors.
We supply our Hip Protectors either:
With the Pads separately to the Pants. The Pads generally do not need cleaning, so you can take the Pads out of a worn pair of Pants, and put them in a new pair of Pants.
With the Pads sewn into the Pants. When ordering from the drop down box, select the same number of:
Packs
Sew Pads In Option (at the bottom of the drop down box)
Hip Protector Pad Options
Super Soft 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 – Access Packs
Registered Design IP Right Number:
201611508
Testing:
Click
here
for information on the results from university testing.
Sizing:
Female Pants Packs
Item #
179*PK-10
179*PK-12
179*PK-14
179*PK-16
179*PK-18
179*PK-20
179*PK-22
179*PK-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 (inches)
25″-30″
27″-31″
28″-34″
31″-35″
32″-36″
35″-38″
35″-39″
37″-41″
Male Pants Packs
Item #
179*PK-S
179*PK-M
179*PK-L
179*PK-XL
179*PK-XXL
Size
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Extra Extra Large
Waist (cm)
75cm-84cm
80cm-90cm
86cm-94cm
90cm-100cm
96cm-106cm
Waist (inches)
29″-33″
31″-35″
34″-37″
35″-39″
38″-42″
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.
