Protecting you from abrasions and scratches or just keeping your muscle warm, increasing blood flow to your knee during a recovery. BREATHABLE FABRICS --- 85% Chinlon+15% Lycra Spandex. 85% Chinlon is diffrent from others' Polyester, Chinlon is more expensive double price than Polyester, and more Elastic Soft Smooth and Wearable; 15% Spandex makes the Knee Pads more Elastic and Flexible.