The Shear Comfort XD190 Knee Protector is designed for people in supine positions for extended periods, who are immobile and lack the ability to reposition themselves effectively, or those who lie on their side with their knees in close contact due to contractures.

These individuals are at risk of damaging the integrity and comfort of the skin around the knee. The Knee Protector places wool against the skin, and the material backing provides protection against abrasion with other tissues. The hook and loop straps allow for size adjustment. Sold singularly, the Knee Protector can be used by itseld, or as a pair.

Features

• Designed for supine positions for extended periods of time
  
• For people with the lack of ability to reposition 
• Individuals with thin skin prone to tearing and creating pressure wounds 
• Medical sheep's wool unique to Shear Comfort, with higher fiber density than even the very best natural sheepskins - which gives it
• machine washable and guaranteed against deterioration for up to 50 washes.

Shear Comfort is as easy to care for as your regular clothes

All Shear Comfort sheepskins have the ability to be washed at 80° C, effectively killing bacteria without shrinkage. Our sheepskins are warrantied against being washed 50 times at this temperature without any detrimental effects to the item.

Drying instructions

Shear Comfort products may be tumble-dried warm, without exceeding 60° C To air-dry Shear Comfort overlays, hang fleece-side down and away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

To air-dry Shear Comfort footwear or targeted protectors, release all fastenings and place fleece-side down on a drying rack and away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

• Do not iron
• Do not bleach

Specific Washing instructions

As our Shear Comfort Original items are backed with natural sheepskin, they require a slightly different washing technique from the XD1900, which is backed with fabric.

Please follow the washing instructions for your chosen item.

Shear Comfort Natural Sheepskin:

It is recommended that Shear Comfort natural sheepskin items are washed with the Shear Comfort Wool Care Shampoo with conditioner, which contains antibacterial tea tree oil and is effective against dust mites. If an alternative is used, it must be a non-ionic liquid detergent that has no enzymes, phosphates, peroxides, alkali, or bleach.

Domestic washing instructions:

On a gentle cycle, wash your Shear Comfort product with approximately 20ml of Shear Comfort shampoo or approved detergent. Water must not exceed 80°C.

Industrial Washing instructions:

Wash on a gentle cycle wash for approximately 10 minutes in hot water up to 60°C using Shear Comfort shampoo or approved detergent. Rinse for approximately 3 minutes in warm water at approximately 35°C Wash on a gentle cycle without detergent for approximately 8 minutes in water up to 80°C for thermal disinfection. Rinse for approximately 3 minutes in cool water.

Shear Comfort XD1900:

Shear Comfort XD1900 does not require special shampoo and can be washed with normal household detergent up to a temperature of 80°C, although you can use Shear Comfort Wool Care Shampoo to condition the wool and utilize the fungicidal and matricidal properties of the shampoo.

XD1900 products can be laundered in the same way as Shear Comfort Natural sheepskins.