A wholesale buyer's comparison of our four underarm crutch pad materials, with what each set includes and how to match them to your market.
Underarm Crutch Pads: How Knitted, Plush, Ice Silk and Lamb Wool Sets Differ
The underarm pad sets in our crutch range share the same job — cushioning the underarm and the grip — but they differ in cover material, foam type and what ships in the box. This guide compares them as they are listed in our catalogue, so retailers and home-care buyers can match the right model to their market.
What a set includes
Most underarm pad sets ship as a kit rather than a single pair. Depending on the model, the box contains underarm pads, handgrip covers and spare foam inserts. Spare inserts matter for resale value: a user can replace flattened foam without replacing the whole set.
The four cover materials, model by model
| Model | Set | Cover material | Foam | Also included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H012 | Knitted Underarm Crutch Pads | Knitted fabric | Standard foam | Handgrip covers, 4 spare foam inserts, machine washable |
| H031 | Rabbit Plush Underarm Crutch Pads | Plush | Standard foam | Handgrip covers, 2 bonus foam inserts |
| H053 | Ice Silk Waffle Crutch Pads | Cooling ice-silk fabric | Thick foam cushioning | 2 replacement foams, machine washable |
| H070 | Lamb Wool Underarm Crutch Pads | Lamb wool | Memory foam, non-slip lining | Elastic-strap fitting, 2 spare foam inserts, machine washable |
H012 knitted is the everyday option: a breathable, moisture-wicking knitted cover with handgrip covers and four spare foam inserts, fitting standard underarm crutches with 19 mm and 22 mm crutch tubes for adults and teenagers (16 mm and 25 mm sizes are available for custom orders). H031 rabbit plush adds a soft plush surface over the same kit layout, also made for standard crutches. H053 ice silk waffle pairs a cooling ice-silk cover — the fabric is chosen for its cool-touch feel and moisture absorption in warm conditions — with thick foam cushioning and two replacement foams. H070 lamb wool uses memory foam with a non-slip inner lining under a lamb-wool cover and mounts with an elastic strap instead of the standard slide-on fit, with two spare foam inserts in the box.
Matching a set to your market
Cover material is the main decision, and the deciding factors are usually climate, washing expectations and price tier:
- Knitted (H012) suits everyday stock and mixed customer groups, and covers both adult and teen crutch sizes.
- Ice silk (H053) suits warm regions: its cover is selected for the cool-touch feel, with the thick foam as the comfort upgrade.
- Lamb wool (H070) pairs memory foam with a non-slip lining and a tool-free elastic strap — its product page positions it as a mid-range option between the knitted and plush covers.
- Plush (H031) sits between everyday and premium, with the same handgrip covers and bonus foam inserts as the kit models.
Buyers who want a complete retail package can also consider the Waterproof Crutch Bag with Pad Set (H038), which adds a waterproof storage bag to the pads and handgrip covers, or the 6-piece Crutch Pads and Bag Set (H012H) that combines underarm pads, handgrip covers, a waterproof bag and 2 bonus foam inserts in one box. Complete sets simplify listing and reduce picking errors on the retail side.
Washing and care
As the table shows, the knitted (H012), ice silk (H053) and lamb wool (H070) sets are machine washable — at max 30°C on a gentle cycle, without bleach, high-heat drying or ironing — and the foam inserts can be removed for cleaning. That matters for rental programs and any channel where sets pass between users: the cover launders between uses while the foam can be swapped from the spares in the box.
Before you order
Our crutch pads fit standard 19 mm and 22 mm crutch tubes; 16 mm and 25 mm sizes are available for custom orders, so if your market uses those sizes, send the device details with your inquiry and we will confirm fit before you order. Every product page in our Crutch Pads & Bags family lists the package contents, weights, dimensions and the devices each set fits, so your team can compare models side by side before requesting a quote. For branded packaging or custom colors on any of these sets, ask about our OEM and private label service when you request a quotation.