Knee pads or knee guards are special protective equipment designed to protect the knees from injury. They are often made of padded materials such as foam or gel and are placed either in special pockets in work clothes or in separate knee pad pockets.

These protective gears are especially useful for jobs or activities that require frequent kneeling, such as manual labor, construction work, gardening, or certain sports such as volleyball or skateboarding. Knee pads provide cushioning and shock absorption to reduce stress on the knee joints and minimize the risk of injury.