Knee protectors made from medical sheepskin. The anti-decubitus knee protector shields the knee from pressure and impacts. Easy to put on thanks to Velcro fasteners.
Medical sheepskin is natural like our own skin because it is made up of identical building blocks. The fleece is breathable, temperature-balancing and moisture-regulating, and also supple, elastic, hard-wearing and highly tear-resistant.
An important property of wool, which it shares with many natural proteins, is its ability to bind and neutralise acids, alkalis and other chemicals, as well as odours. Wool ensures a pleasant microclimate and protection against internal and external pollutants; perspiration from the inside and, for example, sulphur dioxide from the outside, are bound. Medical sheepskin has a pleasant natural warmth and never feels cold – even when damp.
The fleece relieves body and muscle tension and promotes blood circulation in connective tissue and muscles. Thanks to the inimitable structure of the wool fibre, medical sheepskin also acts as a thermostat and hydrostat; it is comfortable on hot summer days as well as in the cold season. Regardless of the outside temperature, the fleece provides an even, dry warmth of approx. 28°C.
The scaly structure of the wool fibre repels dirt; the fleece has a self-cleaning effect. The fleece has an antibacterial effect and is therefore well suited for allergy sufferers. The natural lanolin content (wool fat content) of the fleece also protects the skin.
Relugan tanning (also called medical tanning):
Synthetic tanning agents are used. This tanning process is recommended, among others, by the magazine ÖKO-Test (issue 2/95). It offers the optimal combination of skin compatibility, service life and washability.
» Washing instructions:
Relugan tanning (also called medical tanning):
Always wash the fleece separately. The fleece may be washed at a maximum of 30°C on a gentle cycle in the washing machine or by hand. Wash only with a special sheepskin detergent (e.g. our Orgaterm Biologisches Fellwaschmittel). To speed up drying, after hand washing the rinse water should be largely squeezed out, or after machine washing the fleece should be spun at low speed. Never dry with heat or in the sun. Dry slowly and, during drying, repeatedly pull the leather side of the fleece over, for example, a table edge or chair back to make it soft and supple again.
