Belt pads can be used where seat belts rub, rash or rest on wounds. But when choosing the perfect belt pad there is a lot to consider, especially in the field of safety. Here you can find out what a good one Beltpad which materials it should consist of and how it affects the belt itself.

are Beltpad for sure?

Test series of the ADAC show: Seat belts save lives. Both drivers and co-drivers in cars, trucks or smaller vehicles should always and everywhere heed the seat belt. Also in the plane or bus is the note of the staff to put on the belts really, not optional to understand. The injuries in front of which a belt retains are manifold, ranging from the leg area in the car to the head and neck. At high speeds sometimes passengers on the rear seats of a car are thrown so rapidly forward that they injured the driver and passenger, sometimes life-threatening. The seat belt is therefore valid on all seats. Basically, between the seat belt and the occupant do not fit a full hand width. Even a thick jacket can increase the security risk. Is a Beltpad nevertheless safe and meaningful? The clear answer is yes, if it is created correctly. The Beltpad should never rest directly on the chest, but start with the shoulder area. In order to prevent slipping on the chest area, the place where a belt must fit snugly, many can Beltpad lashed with Velcro straps.

Ideal applications for belt pads

A belt pad makes sense, for example, in sleeveless clothing in the summer. The heat builds up between the seatbelt and the occupant, causing sweat and sullying both the harness and the belayer. A belt pad at shoulder level keeps the belt only a few millimeters from the skin, thus providing a way to minimize direct heat. This is also important when the car has been standing in the sun for a long time and the straps have heated up. If there are wounds on the chest and upper body that can not be constricted and pressed, the belt pad is also a good way to prevent pain and bad healing. Children often get whining during long car rides and trips. A colorful, friendly belt pad with a soft and possibly elevated front (which is not on the skin but over the belt) can help against the displeasure caused by the pressing belt. If the child falls asleep while driving, it can comfortably rest his head on his padded shoulder.

That is to be considered

When buying a belt pad, make sure that the actual soft and decorative part of the pad is above the belt and does not lift it. Although it is more comfortable to feel a soft layer between the strap and the body, it is certainly not safe. The underside should therefore be as thin as possible, while permeable to air, and should ideally be made of cotton or some other lightly processed fabric. The top side may be plush, colorful, padded and made of polyester, wool or other soft fabrics. For children, there are often belt pads with Disney motifs, animals, flowers or other funny pictures that please the youngest. The belt pad should be lockable so that it will not slip down and endanger the wearer. Thus, the safety factor of the belt is maintained and in case of emergency, the belt holds correctly and ensures the integrity of all travelers.