FENTO KNEE PROTECTION

In early 2000, sailmaker René van Rijn went to his doctor with chronic knee pain. He was referred to Geert Kaal, a physiotherapist specializing in knee and back issues. After about ten treatments, René's knee pain disappeared, but three months later, he returned with exactly the same physical complaints. It had become so severe that he could no longer work on his knees. By then, René had already purchased and tested several knee protectors, but nothing helped him prevent his knee and back pain. This was the moment he asked Geert, "Can you help me develop a knee protector that allows me to keep working?" After studying the "knee position," dozens of people were cast in plaster to find the right ergonomic shape. From this, several prototypes were created and tested by various 'knee sitters' such as parquet layers, tilers, and construction workers. The idea was born: we need to develop a knee protector that distributes pressure not only on the knee but also on the lower leg. Additionally, it should be lightweight, breathable, and durable. Five years later, the first model was ready for the market. We rented the smallest booth at the fair, and after two days, we were sold out. The rest is history... We now have over 500,000 satisfied users in more than 10 countries. We enjoy the success every day and are very ambitious about expanding FENTO internationally.