Hip Protectors - Individual Access Pants and/or Pads

Note: Pads are not included when purchasing Individual Pants. Please select required item(s) from the drop-down menu and Add To Cart individually.

Our Pads and Pants are sold as separate products, as well as in discounted value packs. If you would like to order a pack consisting of 5 pairs of Pants and 1 set of Pad, please go to the Hip Protector - Access Packs product page.

Key Features

• Large cut-out sections at the front and back of the pants to allow access for an incontinence pad to be worn over the top
• 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

Additional Information

Hip Protector Pads have been helping to prevent hip fractures for many years. By using these pads, they can save some individuals at risk of falling from a fracture, or even prevent another operation after a hip replacement. Pelican has designed these Hip Protector Pads to absorb and redistribute the impact of a fall, especially around the Greater Trochanter area, to safeguard the bone.

The Pelican Hip Protector Access Pants are modeled after our standard design, but with a large cut-out section to allow access for an incontinence pad to be worn over them. This feature allows the carer to change the incontinence pad without the need to change the Hip Protector Access Pants, thus reducing the amount of manual handling required.

Another benefit of this product is that they can be worn underneath normal underwear. If the individual wants to use the toilet, they only need to remove their normal underwear and can leave the Hip Protector Access Pants in place, especially when getting on and off the toilet, which may be a difficult transition for some people.

Specifications

Registered Design IP Right Number: 201611508

Testing: For information on the results from university testing.

Sizing:

Female Pants

Item #	179A-10	179A-12	179A-14	179A-16	179A-18	179A-20	179A-22	179A-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

Item #	179AS	179AM	179AL	179AXL	179AXXL
Size	Small	Medium	Large	X Large	XX Large
Waist (cm)	75cm-84cm	80cm-90cm	86cm-94cm	90cm-100cm	96cm-106cm
Waist (inches)	29"-33"	31"-35"	34"-37"	35"-30"	38"-42"

Note: 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.

Cleaning

Wash up to 80°C. Air or tumble dry the Pants on a cool setting, ensuring the drum is cool. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing. Do not tumble dry foam Pads.

Important

It is hoped the Hip Protector Pads will prevent injury. As people can fall in many different ways, Pelican, like other manufacturers such as HipSaver, SafeHip and HipGuard can make no expressed or implied guarantee that the Hip Protector Pads will prevent injury. Please read the Important Notice to the Purchaser on our Instruction Sheet. Please report back to us if a fall occurs while wearing the Hip Protector Pads. We recommend consulting an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or other Health Professional to approve the suitability of this product. This product may help with the prevention of pressure sores on the hips. Sometimes, due to the patient deteriorating, the product may become unsuitable. Continuous monitoring is necessary and alternative products may be recommended.

Unit of Measure

Pair

FAQs

What type of Pads are best?
By far our most popular Pads are the white SuperSoft Washable Pads (Item # 179SSW). They can be washed, and are generally well-accepted by a person wearing them because they are not too thick. The white SuperSoft Washable T5 pads are slightly thicker, offering better impact absorption. They can also be washed. The green SuperSoft Pads are good for situations where the pads do not need to be washed. All of the Pelican Pads warm up once they have been next to the skin, so they are all comfortable. All Pelican Pads were found to reduce a controlled force to under the breakage threshold under university testing.

What size Pants is best?
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.

Can I get the Pads sewn into the Pants?
Yes. When ordering from the drop down box, select the same number of:

• Pads
• Pants
• Sew Pads In Option (at the bottom of the drop down box)