PRODUCT INFO. Knee Size Guide. Gender:. Unisex. Colour:. Black & Orange. Measure the circumference of the centre your knee when stood with a straight leg.. Size. Range (CM). Small. 29 - 33CM. Medium. 33 - 37CM. Large. 37 - 41CM. XL. 41 - 46CM. XXL. 46 - 51CM. If you are between sizes it is advisable to go for the larger size.. SUPPORT THE KNEE JOINT. The comfort of the sleeves around the knee joints are provided by the round structure of the bamboo fibres which are non-irritating and don't crease when worn. The product helps to support and protect the joints and surrounding soft tissue during activity and exercise.. KNEE COMPRESSION. The unique composition and intricate weaving techniques used in the production of the knee sleeves help apply a comfortable yet critical level of compression. The yarn also has a cross section filled with micro gaps which allows the fabric to breath and eliminate sweat build up during exercise like running, all while continuing to provide you support while being worn.. LEG AND KNEE BLOOD FLOW. Bamboo charcoal supports have been scientifically proven to increase blood flow by 40% more than ordinary supports. Enhancing performance while dramatically decreasing your running recovery and rehabilitation periods. TTRI 2006. When can I use the knee sleeves?. The knee joint is arguably the most important for lower limb and leg movement, which is why knee joints suffer most injuries and arthritis and whyknee pain is a reoccurring issue for many. Without support and compression aches and pains can often inhibit exercise, running and being active.. The Bearhug knee sleeves are designed to be comfortable to wear all day whether at home or work and can be worn discreetly under clothing if required. They can be worn to support you while running, walking around or resting to help reduce inflammation and swelling while providing pain relief from any aches, pains and arthritis.. The Bearhug bamboo knee sleeves provide compression to the joints, ligaments, tendons and surrounding soft tissue. Increasing blood flow, enhancing performance while assisting with rehabilitation and recovery from exercise, running or arthritis.. The increased blood flow while being worn can help to reduce pain during activities like running, walking or training in the gym. Helping provide support and compression for knee stability for ACL, MCL and other knee sprains, strains, tweaks and arhritis. It can also be used for knee pain from running or arthritis with the bamboo properties reducing swelling and inflammation while providing pain relief.. Some sports & activities that knee sleeves can be useful for:. Running. Walking. MMA. Football. Hockey. Rugby. Triathlon. Gymnastics. Weightlifting. How do the knee supports work?. Bearhug use bamboo charcoal in a unique composition within their knee sleevs. Bamboo charcoal supports have been scientifically proven to increase blood flow through the joint compared to ordinary supports.. This increased blood flow drives oxygenated blood to the knee joint flushing out any toxins in the knee and leg which helps your muscle, ligaments, tendons and soft tissue repair quicker while providing pain relief and reducing inflammation and swelling from sports like running.. COMPOSITION. Nylon 62% | Bamboo 23% | Spandex 15%. Shipping. We aim to dispatch your order on the same working day if the order is placed before 1pm.. Any orders after 1pm will be dispatched the next working day.. Shipping is free for orders over £40 | Orders under £40, shipping is £3.55.. International shipping is available.. RETURNS & EXCHANGE. It is possible to exchange your item for an alternative size or a different item (of same value) within 30 days of purchase if the product is returned unused and it's original packaging. A refund is also available under the same conditions.. Please email orders@getabearhug.com to organise your exchange. Please note, Bearhug will not fund return shipping costs.