XPRT knuckle guards

The story of XPRT Fight Gear begins in 2005. An enthusiastic martial artist and entrepreneur has been dreaming for years of a shop full of the finest fighting gear, available and accessible to everyone.

Through personal experiences in the form of training camps, seminars, competitions, and research, he gained a clear vision of how to offer martial arts, combat sports, and martial arts equipment to a broader audience in the new millennium.

With extensive experience in Thai boxing, boxing, karate, and especially ITF Taekwon-do, Fight2Win takes its first steps toward a complete product range. Initially, this consisted exclusively of ITF Taekwon-do uniforms and safety equipment under the Taekwon-do.nl brand and website.

Then came the slogan: Fight2WinAnd eventually, with the help of other martial artists and graphic designers, a logo and name emerged for a groundbreaking and affordable martial arts brand: XPRT Fight Gear!

Polycotton is a fabric made from a blend of cotton and polyester fibers. The ratio of fibers can vary, but 80% polyester and 20% cotton are often used for handwraps. For our karate and taekwon-do uniforms, the ratio is usually 65% polyester and 35% cotton.

Polycotton combines the benefits of both materials: the breathability of cotton and the durability and quick-drying properties of polyester.

Why is polycotton used?

• More durable: polyester makes the fabric stronger and more resistant to wear than pure cotton. 
• Wrinkle-resistant: polycotton is much less prone to wrinkling than 100% cotton. This is especially useful for martial arts uniforms, as they require less ironing.
• Quick-drying: polyester fibers dry faster than cotton, which is useful for sportswear and sports equipment. 
• Economical: polycotton is cheaper than 100% cotton. 
• Versatile: polycotton is suitable for various applications, such as clothing and handwraps.
• More elastic: handwraps are more comfortable with a little stretch. 100% cotton has no stretch at all.

What is the background of the XPRT brand?

The XPRT Protect Gel are professional knuckle protectors with thick gel padding that you wear under your boxing gloves in combination with regular handwraps. They provide an extra layer of protection specifically over the knuckles—ideal for boxers who experience painful knuckles during training.

The XPRT Protect Gel are made from a high-quality blend of polyester and cotton with a filling of EVA foam and gel. The combination of EVA foam and gel provides soft yet effective impact absorption—the foam provides structure, while the gel distributes the impact energy evenly across the knuckles.