SafeHip AirX Hip Protectors

A single fall can change everything for an older adult — and the hip is where the damage most often happens. SafeHip AirX addresses that risk directly, using soft, breathable air-filled protectors sewn into a wearable pant brief that cushions the greater trochanter (the bony point of the hip) at the moment of impact. For caregivers, families, and residential care staff trying to reduce fracture risk without confining someone to a chair, it's a practical, dignified layer of protection worn under everyday clothing.

The SafeHip AirX Hip Protection Pant Brief is a unisex, adult garment that looks and wears much like ordinary underwear. Because the protectors are air-based rather than rigid foam or plastic, the brief stays lightweight and breathable — a real advantage for people who wear it all day, or who have found bulkier hip protectors too hot or uncomfortable to keep on. Compliance is the whole game with hip protection: a garment only works if it's actually being worn, and comfort is what makes that happen.

Getting the fit right matters. The protectors need to sit over the hip bone to do their job, so sizing should follow the wearer's hip measurement rather than defaulting to their usual clothing size. We carry the Medium in white for standard adult sizing; if you're outfitting someone between sizes, err toward the measurement chart rather than a guess. The brief can be worn over incontinence products, and many families keep more than one on hand so protection continues through the wash cycle.

SafeHip AirX suits anyone identified as being at elevated fall risk — those with reduced mobility, balance issues, low bone density, or a history of falls — whether at home, in assisted living, or in a care facility. To see the full range of sizes and related options, browse our complete Safehip collection.