What is the open Hip protector?
The Safehip AirX Open Hip Protector is designed to provide comfortable hip protection for elderly people and individuals at risk of falls, while allowing them to wear incontinence pull ups or diapers underneath. These hip protectors were developed in response to feedback from nursing staff at aged care facilities. Its practical open design makes dressing, undressing and toileting easier, particularly for people managing incontinence or experiencing difficulty with tight-fitting garments.
Ideal for aged care residents and everyday use, this hip protector combines convenience, comfort and discreet protection, helping support independence and dignity during daily activities.
Patented shock-absorbent hip protector
The Hip Pad Hip Protector is based on impact dispersion and absorption. This means that, in the event of a fall on the hip, the hip protector disperses the energy of the impact away from the hip bone. This energy is absorbed by the soft tissue and the muscles around the femoral neck, reducing the risk of a hip fracture.

The horse-shoe shaped shield, fitted inside the pants, is highly shock-absorbent and can absorb up to 60% of the impact from a fall. To ensure the best fit possible, the Air X 16 mm fabric shapes the contours of the body. This makes these hip protectors very comfortable to wear.
Most sold hip protector in the world
The clinical evidence is based on intensive research and development, with a constant focus on the user’s needs. The Hip Pad Hip protector by Safehip AirX has been tested on more than 7,000 people in a long series of clinical trials in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland, Japan and Australia.
That is why this hip protection underwear is the most sold and available hip protector in the world.
Thin, comfortable design
Despite their high level of shock absorption, the protective AirX fabric is only 16mm thick. The 4-way stretch fabric contours the body naturally for the best possible comfort throughout the day and overnight. The hip protectors are worn in a pair of pants, ensuring correct positioning and comfortable use. The shorts can be washed at 90° C.
Who benefits from the Hip Pad Hip Protector by Safehip AirX?
The Safehip AirX Hip Protector with Open Bottom is the perfect hip protection for those with Parkinson’s disease and those experiencing motor skills issues or dexterity challenges. This convenient Hip Protector additionally allows nursing staff to provide quicker, easier care for those who need assistance with toileting.
Our hip protectors can be applied to anyone with an increased risk of falling:
- Seniors
- Individuals with low bone density, osteoporosis sufferers
- Those who have a history of falls
- People suffering from muscular weakness, vertigo or balance disturbance
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s or cognitively impaired patients
- Parkinson’s disease patients
- Vision impaired
- People taking special medication like tranquilisers, sleeping pills or medicine which lowers blood pressure or blood sugar
This special hip protection underwear will increase self-confidence and ease of movement for its wearer.
Features of the open hip protector
- Hip Protection underwear
- Clinically proven hip protector tested on more than 7,000 users
- For use at home, in hospital, nursing home
- Ideal for anyone at risk of falls in aged care facilities or at home
- Helps the user to remain social, active and carefree
- Horse-shoe & sewn-in hip shield absorbs and disperses the impact
- Designed to be worn over an adult diaper or pull-up pant
- The open part facilitates change of incontinence products
- Breathable fabric results in a comfortable wear
- Ideal for individuals suffering from dementia, dizziness or reduced
physical strength
- Excellent for all day & night use
- Washable at up to 95°C, will last up to 100 washes
- Danish design - a testament to quality and thoroughness
Sizing
The Hip Pad Hip Protectors, Open by Safehip AirX are available in 5 sizes.
Measure the dimension of the hip on the widest point to find the correct size. Check our sizeguide above, by the option bar.
Other hip protector models
We can help you with two more models of Hip Protectors:
Washing Instructions
- Wash at up to 95°C / 200°F
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry on normal, medium heat
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
- Suitable to withstand hospital cleaning procedures
- After washing, check that both hip shields are in the correct position
Specifications
The Hip Pad Hip Protector by Safehip AirX is manufactured from:
- Cotton (58%)
- Polyamide (36%)
- Elastane (6%)ustomer Reviews