Bauerfeind SofTec Genu Knee Brace

Materials

The SofTec Genu is made from the following materials: Polyamide (PA), Spandex/Elastane (EL), Polyester (PES), Cotton (CO), Silicone (SI), Polyurethane (PUR), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Elastodiene (ED), Polyethylene high-density (PE-HD), Zinc alloy, and Aluminum.

The knitted fabric is anatomically contoured, breathable, and horizontally inelastic (Vector knit) for superior stability, while the lateral sidebars are made of aluminum. The viscoelastic pad supports correct patellar positioning and provides a massage effect with every movement.

Care Instructions

Before washing:
The hinged splints must be removed from the side pockets before washing. To do so: open the two thigh straps and pull them out of the plastic loops. Secure the ends of the strap by turning them over. Open the side pockets by pulling the entire Velcro area to the side, then remove the two splints. Note that the splints are shaped to fit the body and are therefore different — they are color-coded and must be reinserted into the same side pockets after washing. Before washing, guide the straps back through the plastic loops and close all Velcro fasteners so that the hook-and-loop ability is not impaired.

Washing:
Hand wash the SofTec Genu separately using a mild detergent at 20–30 °C.

Drying:
Allow the orthosis to air dry — do not use a tumble dryer, as heat will impair the knitted fabric.

After washing:
Once washed and dried, reinsert the hinged splints into the correct side pockets, making sure the colored markings on the splints match the colors of the inner pockets. The upper, color-coded part of the joint splint must be pushed back under the color-coded inner pocket. Then close the side pockets.

General:
Never expose the orthosis to direct heat sources such as radiators or direct sunlight.