Why are knee pads always too bulky and loose on a slim frame?
Standard knee pads are too bulky for active flooring and installation work, making it impossible to move around freely without them constantly shifting out of place. Because slim workers cannot get a snug, secure fit, they end up spending more time adjusting their pads than actually wearing them.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
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- 1Using single strap foam knee pads for smaller jobsDid this help you?
- 2Switching to full shin knee guards for longer work sessionsDid this help you?
- 3Buying a half mask for a tighter sealDid this help you?
- 4Using a 3M respirator if sanding fresh drywallDid this help you?
- 5Checking if two fingers fit under the collarDid this help you?
- 6Removing bells attached to the collarDid this help you?
- 7buying clothes a bit biggerDid this help you?
- 8shopping at CostcoDid this help you?
- 9Trying on multiple pairs in-store before buyingDid this help you?
- 10Buying different brands through trial and errorDid this help you?
- 11Using basic non-bluetooth models to save moneyDid this help you?
- 12Using Walmart latex gloves with cotton gloves underneath to protect hands and handle sizing issuesDid this help you?
- 13Hanging gloves up to dry immediately after finishing dishesDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“Im probably a bit paranoid lol so forgive me, I just don’t want her to be uncomfortable. It’s her first time wearing a collar and I don’t know if it’s the fur but it looks mad tight, disappears under the fur as well. She also keeps her head a bit low.”source ↗
“I will be doing some wall prep before painting , just some sand paper to prep the wall and then just brush and rollers to start the paint is N95 mask a good choice or should I buy something better?”source ↗
“some soak up liquid if any gets on the inside and get moldy. Some have truly terrible feeling additions (raw seams of hard plastic fabric on the inside. blegh) and most are just too big! I have tiny hands (ring size 4) and really severe eczema on my right hand that gets aggravated if it gets wet.”source ↗
“my pair has started letting water in. Got fed up with them today after water got in my left glove (my left arm smells like old water now.. ugh something is Growing in those) and finished dishes without any (miserable).”source ↗
“i can’t quite get a knee pad that works/fits for me”source ↗
“the problem i’m finding is that the ap’s are too bulky to be moving around as much as i do installing lvt/various planking”source ↗
“i can’t really get a fit that’s snug seeing i’m 5’9 150lb and super slim,no matter what i feel as if im shifting my pads more than the worth of wearing them”source ↗
“i want to start buying him winter clothes but im not sure whats a safe size to buy him? i dont mind it being a bit bigger cause id rather that than smaller”source ↗
“I went through a few pairs before landing on some that didn't squeeze my head after 20 minutes”source ↗
“I quickly went through several husqvarna earmuffs, and finally replaced them with a stihl earmuff. It's held up far better, but is less comfortable.”source ↗
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