The McAlpine KP-P Knee Pads support your whole knee they offer shock absorber and thermal protection. McAlpine Knee Pads are comfortable so you can work on your knees for a long peroid of time. The honeycomb matrix design reduces point pressure and distributes weight evenly when in use. McAlpine Knee Pads are machine washable so no need to take them out of your workwear trousers. These pads do not degrade due to the materials used in their construction. McAlpine Cushioned Knee Pad Inserts with Redbacks Technology are built with a flexible leaf-spring embedded within a honeycomb matrix scientifically proven to out perfrom foam pads. Their groundbreaking new techonolgy distributes weight for maximum protection.