Bracelayer® Knee Compression Gear FAQs

Knee stabilizing compression pants have unique and functional designs that incorporate a thin layer of medical-grade, ventilated neoprene around the knees, IT bands and hips to improve balance and stability while reducing joint pain.

Bracelayer pants are made out of an antimicrobial Stabiluxe™ compression fabric base. The supportive Tri-Tech layer around the knee and along the IT band is made from the same compression fabric with a thin layer of medical grade perforated neoprene on top, which is then covered with a compression mesh.

The overall fit should be snug with the bottom edge of the neoprene resting near the top of your calf muscle. Your Bracelayer may require a short break-in period. Our garments do fit tighter in the waist and knee than traditional compression pants in order to maintain a snug fit and function as designed.

Bracelayer compression pants have a unique design which requires special care when putting on: 1) Bundle the entire leg of the pant and pull completely over toes and foot. Continue to slide over heel until the bottom of the pant leg is above the ankle. 2) Bundle the perforated neoprene area and pull upwards over the calf until the bottom of the neoprene area is 3-4" below the kneecap. 3) Take hold of the sides of the neoprene area and in a series of gentle pulls, slide the brace layer over the knee, taking a moment to adjust and smooth out any creases as you go. 4) Repeat with other leg and enjoy.

Wear them often and play hard. When they need a wash, make sure to wash them in cold water and hang to dry. High heat and over washing will accelerate the breakdown of the perforated neoprene and cause the antibacterial treatment to lose its effectiveness. Also, avoid the use of fabric softeners and use minimal amounts of detergent when washing.

Our compression fabrics are treated with an antimicrobial agent composed of naturally occurring silane quaternary ammonium salt to prevent bacteria growth and keep you feeling fresh and odor free

This will depend on how often you wear your Bracelayer pants and how often you wash them. Because of our antimicrobial treatment, you shouldn't need to wash your pants after every use. Generally, your Bracelayer Compression gear should last around the same amount of time as a good quality running shoe.

Yes. In fact, we strongly recommend wearing them as a knee brace base layer to improve knee support. The pants were designed by someone who has been wearing DonJoy, Ossur, Generation II & CTI custom knee braces for over 20 years. The pants are thin enough to fit comfortably under custom knee braces. And they are the best compression pants in preventing the distal migration of rigid knee braces down the leg and also help prevent skin trauma caused by knee brace straps.

Yes, we do ship internationally via Canada Post. International shipping rates will be auto-calculated at checkout.

Bracelayer products ship from British Columbia, Canada

We have a 30 Day Return & Exchange Policy on all items. For more info, please visit:

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Compare Bracelayer Knee Stabilizing Compression Pants

KX Collection * Features a branded elastic waistband, reflective Bracelayer logos, and an antibacterial StabiLuxe™ compression base made from 88% Nylon/ 12% Spandex
Length Tri-Tech Layer StabiLuxe™ Compression Base - Weight, Comp Misc Product Info
KX1 Full Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe Lite - 195 GSM, 88% nylon / 12% spandex Multi-sport, our lightest weight full-length pant
KX2 Full Length 2 mm StabiLuxe - 215 GSM, 88% nylon / 12% spandex Multi-sport, the original, our most supportive pant
KXV 7/8 Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe Lite - 195 GSM, 88% nylon / 12% spandex
Multi-sport, vented mesh below the knee, our most breathable pant
KX2 Alpine Full Length 2 mm StabiLuxe Thermal - 235 GSM, 88% nylon / 12% spandex Thermal / Fleece Lined, good for snow sports & cold weather activities
KXV Alpine BC 7/8 Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe Thermal - 235 GSM, 88% nylon / 12% spandex Thermal / Fleece Lined, Boot Cut, great for skiing and snowboarding
KX2 RedLine Full Length 2 mm StabiLuxe Lite - 195 GSM, 88% nylon / 12% spandex Ice Hockey specific pant w/ velcro sock panels and cup pouch
KXV GreenLine 7/8 Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe Lite - 195 GSM, 88% nylon / 12% spandex Cycling Specific, unisex, padded chamois
KS Collection * Features pockets, a drawstring wasitband, small logos, and an antibacterial StabiLuxe+™ compression base with a Spandex content ranging from 18% -30%
Length Tri-Tech Layer Stabiluxe+™ Compression Base - Weight, Comp Misc Product Info
KS1 Full Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe+ - 210 GSM, 70% nylon / 30% spandex Multi-sport, supportive and functional athleisure wear
KS1 Vent 7/8 Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe+ TC - 250 GSM, 82% nylon / 18% spandex Multi-sport, functional athleisure wear, StabiLuxe+™ TC Cooling Fabric
KS1 Alpine Full Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe+ Thermal - 250 GSM, 82% nylon / 18% spandex Thermal / Fleece Lined, good for snow sports & cold weather activities
KS1 Alpine BC 7/8 Length 1.5 mm StabiLuxe+ Thermal - 250 GSM, 82% nylon / 18% spandex Thermal / Fleece Lined, Boot Cut, great for skiing and snowboarding