Unlike pull on neoprene sleeves, most unloader knee braces have plenty of exposed skin,but this doesn’t mean they won’t get a little bit sweaty in hot and humid climates.
Many people expect Unloaders to be enclosed braces but the are not because they do not need to be. In order to apply the required force to the knee, Unloaders require a rigid frame.
Apart from the straps that hold the brace to the leg, no other skin is covered. This automatically makes them more pleasant to wear than fully enclosed braces in warmer environments.
A Typical Enclosed Knee Brace
Those living in tropical climates or even temperate areas with warm summers should consider getting an extra set of softgoods when they purchase an Unloader Knee Brace. This allows you to “Wash one, wear one” and prevent your brace from smelling. The need to wash the liners and straps of a brace is directly related to the amount of perspiration.
In some areas, a brace may need its liners changed once a month in Winter, but every second day in Summer.
You can often get a significant discount if the replacement liners are bought at the same time as the brace and at the very least you will save on postage and handling.
The bottom line is that if your climate is warm or hot, you will eventually end up getting an extra set of straps and liners. Your life will be made much easier if you do this from the start.
Unloader - Cooler but spare liners still required when its warm
