Flexible, Low-Profile Protection for the Trenches
In football, your hands and forearms are your primary weapons for blocking, shedding tackles, and securing the ball. Constant helmet-to-arm contact and scraping against the turf can lead to painful contusions that limit a player's effectiveness. For athletic trainers and equipment managers, slip-on knit pads offer a massive advantage over traditional taping: they are faster to apply, completely reusable, and highly breathable. Our collection focuses on heavy-duty elastic knit sleeves integrated with advanced foam padding, providing armor for your athletes without sacrificing their speed or dexterity.
Essential Armor for Every Position
We stock specifically chosen knit pads to ensure you have the correct protection for your team's specific needs:
- Forearm Guards: Perfect for offensive linemen and defensive ends. These tubular knit sleeves feature a thick strip of EVA foam that runs down the forearm, absorbing the shock of heavy hand-to-hand combat at the line of scrimmage.
- Hand Guards: Designed to slip comfortably over the back of the hand and wrist. These protect the delicate metacarpal bones from being stepped on in the pile or bruised during violent punch blocks.
- Combination Guards: The ultimate all-in-one solution. These extended pads cover both the back of the hand and the length of the forearm, locking securely in place with a comfortable thumb hole.
- High-Impact EVA Foam: All of our premium knit pads utilize EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) foam. This dense, closed-cell foam is incredibly lightweight but highly effective at dispersing kinetic energy away from the bone upon impact.
- Youth & Adult Sizing: Protection isn't just for the varsity squad. We carry full product lines in both Youth and Adult sizes so your Pee-Wee and middle school programs are equally protected.
Why Buy Your Game Day Gear From Morley Athletic
Since 1931, Morley Athletic has been a trusted family tradition and a leading supplier of premium team sports equipment. We understand that items like knit pads are high-wear consumables that players love to use every single practice. That’s why we offer affordable team pricing and proudly accept school purchase orders to help you stretch your athletic budget. When you shop with Morley Athletic, you are partnering with 95 years of expertise dedicated to keeping your athletes safe and fully equipped.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who on the team should wear knit forearm and hand pads?
While any player can wear them, they are most heavily utilized by Offensive and Defensive Linemen who engage in constant blocking. Running Backs and Fullbacks also frequently use forearm guards to protect against helmet hits when carrying the ball through the line and to prevent painful turf burns when diving for extra yardage.
2. What is the benefit of knit pads versus wrapping with athletic tape?
Athletic tape is expensive, time-consuming for the trainer to apply, and restricts blood flow and flexibility if wrapped too tightly. Knit pads offer a one-time cost, can be slipped on by the player in two seconds, and use elastic fabrics that stretch with the muscle, maintaining peak blood circulation and agility.
3. Are these pads sold individually or as pairs?
To provide the best value and ensure bilateral protection for your athletes, all of the knit forearm, hand, and combination guards in our collection are sold in pairs.
4. Will the foam inserts lose their shape over time?
Our premium pads use high-density EVA foam, which has an excellent "memory." It is designed to compress flat upon impact and immediately rebound to its original shape, meaning it won't flatten out or turn mushy halfway through the season.
5. How do you wash elastic knit football pads?
Because they absorb sweat directly from the skin, they need to be washed regularly to prevent odor and bacterial growth. Machine wash them on a cold, gentle cycle. Do not put them in a hot dryer. High heat will destroy the elastic fibers in the knit and cause the EVA foam to warp or melt. Always air dry your knit pads.
6. Do you accept school purchase orders for player accessories?
Absolutely. Morley Athletic has worked directly with schools and universities for over nine decades. We happily accept school purchase orders. Athletic directors and equipment managers can easily submit a formal PO to purchase knit pads, girdles, knee pads, and athletic tape for their entire football program.
