Hexpad
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HexPad is an exclusive and patent
ed technology that provides a durable, breathable and lightweight padding system applied directly to performance fabric. "HexPad" is designed to move with and conform to the athlete's body for the ultimate in sports protection while providing a full range of motion with moisture management and heat release capabilities. This method of padding is used in many sports but most visible in basketball
and football
. Dwyane Wade
and Shaquille O'Neal of the Miami Heat
first adopted the technology in basketball. Athletes cite the individual cells of padding that move with the body as a major appeal. Also, the spaces between the cells allow moisture movement and breathability for temperature regulation.
There are two types of "HexPad" available, "HexPad" Dual Density (DD), and "HexPad" Mono Cellular (MC). "HexPad" Dual Density (14mm thick) is designed specifically for higher impact sports. Made up of larger Hex shaped pads with harder outer durometer and softer inner durometer provide maximum protection and comfort. "HexPad" Mono Cellular (9mm thick) is the standard in sports protection. Made up of independently positioned hex shaped pads that deliver unsurpassed comfort and protection for enhanced performance.
Hexpad is machine washable allowing the development of a new generation of apparel that incorporates protection right into undershirts and pants, unlike anything seen before. Hexpad Technology allows the replacement of existing undershirts, pants, and pads with true performance products.
Durable, long-lasting construction.
All the benefits of HydraVent hDc Moisture Management Technology.
All the benefits of Compression wear.
Comfort: Hexpad Technology utilizes super-lightweight athletic pads that conform to and stretch with the body. HexPad doesn’t pinch or bind like traditional sports padding. It breathes for comfort and maximizes the benefits of our HydraVent hDc Moisture Management Technology, keeping athletes cool and dry.
Compression: Incorporated into true compression shorts and shirts, Hexpad products also offer all the benefits of this snug fitting fabric. Compression fabric utilized in all HexPad garments support large muscle groups to help reduce pulls and fatigue, and moves with your body to prevent skin irritation, chafing, and abrasions.
Protection: Hexpad uses high quality closed cell athletic foam padding, the same padding density and impact resistance that is used in pads for football and other impact sports. Hexpad is lightweight allowing for greater coverage and comfort than traditional padding systems.
Durability: Products using Hexpad Technology have been designed and tested to for extreme durability. They have been used in some of the most rugged sports like professional football and rugby and wear well through at least one full season. They may be machine washed and dried. Follow directions on the label.
Acceptance: Hexpad is being embraced by athletes in virtually all contact and collision sports including most college football and basketball teams, The NBA, elite soccer teams, lacrosse, rugby, hockey, and volleyball teams to name a few.
Famous players who use this technology for protection against body-to-body contact and body-to-ground contact include Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant. In the NFL, a custom HexPad shoulder protector was created for Drew Brees when he returned from surgery enabling him to recover more quickly and return to full action earlier than without the protection.
Patent
A patent is a form of intellectual property. It consists of a set of exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor or their assignee for a limited period of time in exchange for the public disclosure of an invention....
ed technology that provides a durable, breathable and lightweight padding system applied directly to performance fabric. "HexPad" is designed to move with and conform to the athlete's body for the ultimate in sports protection while providing a full range of motion with moisture management and heat release capabilities. This method of padding is used in many sports but most visible in basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
and football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
. Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. nicknamed Flash or D-Wade, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. Awarded 2006 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league...
and Shaquille O'Neal of the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
first adopted the technology in basketball. Athletes cite the individual cells of padding that move with the body as a major appeal. Also, the spaces between the cells allow moisture movement and breathability for temperature regulation.
There are two types of "HexPad" available, "HexPad" Dual Density (DD), and "HexPad" Mono Cellular (MC). "HexPad" Dual Density (14mm thick) is designed specifically for higher impact sports. Made up of larger Hex shaped pads with harder outer durometer and softer inner durometer provide maximum protection and comfort. "HexPad" Mono Cellular (9mm thick) is the standard in sports protection. Made up of independently positioned hex shaped pads that deliver unsurpassed comfort and protection for enhanced performance.
Hexpad is machine washable allowing the development of a new generation of apparel that incorporates protection right into undershirts and pants, unlike anything seen before. Hexpad Technology allows the replacement of existing undershirts, pants, and pads with true performance products.
Benefits
Individual hex shaped pads move with and conform to the shape of the body providing more coverage with less restriction than traditional pads.Durable, long-lasting construction.
All the benefits of HydraVent hDc Moisture Management Technology.
All the benefits of Compression wear.
Comfort: Hexpad Technology utilizes super-lightweight athletic pads that conform to and stretch with the body. HexPad doesn’t pinch or bind like traditional sports padding. It breathes for comfort and maximizes the benefits of our HydraVent hDc Moisture Management Technology, keeping athletes cool and dry.
Compression: Incorporated into true compression shorts and shirts, Hexpad products also offer all the benefits of this snug fitting fabric. Compression fabric utilized in all HexPad garments support large muscle groups to help reduce pulls and fatigue, and moves with your body to prevent skin irritation, chafing, and abrasions.
Protection: Hexpad uses high quality closed cell athletic foam padding, the same padding density and impact resistance that is used in pads for football and other impact sports. Hexpad is lightweight allowing for greater coverage and comfort than traditional padding systems.
Durability: Products using Hexpad Technology have been designed and tested to for extreme durability. They have been used in some of the most rugged sports like professional football and rugby and wear well through at least one full season. They may be machine washed and dried. Follow directions on the label.
Acceptance: Hexpad is being embraced by athletes in virtually all contact and collision sports including most college football and basketball teams, The NBA, elite soccer teams, lacrosse, rugby, hockey, and volleyball teams to name a few.
Famous players who use this technology for protection against body-to-body contact and body-to-ground contact include Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant. In the NFL, a custom HexPad shoulder protector was created for Drew Brees when he returned from surgery enabling him to recover more quickly and return to full action earlier than without the protection.