Advanced Elastic Knee Support - Vulkan (1)

Wearing a firm support through a session gives a knee more hold than a thin slip-on sleeve can. This is a firm elastic knee support from Vulkan, a slip-on sleeve in a lightweight Nano Flextra knit that gives even compression around the joint. It comes in three sizes, in black or a pink cut for the female form.

The Nano Flextra fabric is a lightweight four-way-stretch knit that moves with the joint and sits close without bulk. It pulls on as a full sleeve, so there is nothing to fasten or adjust once it is on. One support is supplied per pack, and it is machine washable.

A slip-on sleeve like this pulls on the same way every time without a trainer, which is why players reach for one to wear alongside their tape through training and games. It gives firm compression and support to wear through a session, not treatment, so it is not a substitute for strapping a fresh or unstable injury, and anything painful or giving way is worth a physiotherapist's look first. If you are weighing a sleeve against strapping, our guide covers how to tape a knee for support.

Features

• Firm, even compression around the knee joint
• Lightweight Nano Flextra four-way-stretch knit that moves with the joint
• Full slip-on sleeve with nothing to fasten or adjust
• Sizes S, M and L, in black or a pink cut for the female form
• One support supplied per pack
• Machine washable

Specifications

• Type: elastic slip-on knee support
• Material: Nano Flextra four-way-stretch knit
• Colours: black, or pink (contoured for the female form)
• Sizes, black (knee circumference): S 28.5cm to 31cm, M 31cm to 35cm, L 36cm to 40.5cm
• Sizes, pink (knee circumference): S 33cm to 37cm, M 37cm to 41cm, L 41cm to 46cm
• Pack: one support

What's in the box

• One Vulkan Advanced Elastic Knee Support

Usage

Pull the sleeve up over the foot and position it so the knit sits evenly over the knee, then wear it through training or a game for compression and support. It is not a substitute for strapping a fresh or unstable injury. Black and pink use different size ranges, so measure around your knee and match it to the chart for the colour you want; on a boundary measurement, size down for a firmer fit or up for comfort.

Care and storage

It is machine washable. Wash it gently, air dry it rather than using heat, and store it dry.

Common questions

Is it for a fresh injury? No. It gives firm compression and support to wear through training, rather than treatment for a new or unstable knee, which is worth having assessed first.

How firm is it? It is a firm elastic sleeve, so it holds more than a thin basic sleeve while staying softer and lighter than a hinged brace.

Which size should I order? Measure around your knee and match it to the size chart for your colour, since black and pink run to different ranges; on a boundary, size down for a firmer fit or up for comfort.

Does it come in more than one colour? Yes, black and pink, with the pink contoured for the female form.

Straptor is Australian-owned and carries the knee range from light elastic through to firmer supports, so you can compare hold levels side by side. It sits in our knee braces and supports range alongside the rest of our braces and supports. Orders ship Australia-wide, with walk-in at our East Bendigo store, and if you are between sizes you can call the team on 03 5443 2239 for a hand.