Planet Knox Ltd is the company behind the multi award winning Knox Body Armour and Original Equipment, Hand Armour, Cold Killers and Dry Inside Brands. Wespecialise in the design and manufacture of innovative impact protective equipment, performance layering systems and most recently Hand Armour. Our products are built for motorcycling, motocross, mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing and equestrian. The company started in 1981, when we launched the 1st commercially available back protector under the Pro-Tek brand. This was followed by the award winning Pro-Tek Elite suit in 1988 which was the 1st motorcycle jacket to feature built-in protectors in the elbows, shoulders and back. We'd really started something because in just a few short years everyone had copied the idea and almost every jacket on the market had integral protectors. Knox continued to innovate and launched the worlds 1st CE-approved body armour in 1995. Many awards and numerous press accolades have followed over the years, including: 2000: MCN Product of the year (Knox Stowaway roll-up back protector). 2002: MCN Award for Knox Advance upgrade armour. 2010: Knox Hand Armour established as the most innovative motorcycle glove in the world winning accolades from press around the world. 2011: RiDE innovation award (Knox Handroid gloves). 2012: MCN Product of the year (Knox Venture Shirt). 2013: RiDE Kit Awards (Cold Killers Windwear clothing) The company moved to the Cumbrian Lake District 1n 1993,which provides the best real life testing ground for our products. Employing around 28 staff in its British Factory Knox has its own "In House" impact test equipment and R & D facility which allows faster development of new technology and ideas. It also ensures the highest CE quality standards are maintained. Knox is the brand of choice for many highly respected motorcycle clothing brands in the world that choose Knox Original Equipment for their garments. Brands like, Triumph Motorcycles- Victory Motorcycles, ReVit - Ixon - Bering - RS Taichi - Spyke - ...
Country/Area :United Kingdom
Company Email :feedback@planet-knox.com
Industry :Vehicles & TransportationHospitalityApparelHospitality GeneralMother, Kids & Toys
Company website :*****
Company phone :+44 1900825825
Established :1981
Company Revenue :$6,136,000
Number of employees :<25
SIC Code :79794
NAICS Code :71713
Main Products :Windproof AccessoriesLong SleeveWomens Thermal JacketMen's Shield Full Zip HoodyLimb UpgradesHandroid Gloves MK5 - YellowProtective Motorcycle Armoured ShirtWelbeck Waterproof Motorcycle JacketMen’s Urbane Pro® MK3 - BlackWomen's Urbane Pro® MK3 - Copper/BlackWomen's Rydal Jeans - Black - Regular LegArmoured Motorcycle ShirtWomens Motorcycle Armoured ShirtJEANS & TROUSERSNon WaterproofWillow Waterproof Overjacket MK2ARMOURED SHIRTS