Belts, wraps and knee sleeves
This is a plain-English guide. The official IPF Technical Rules and the Approved Kit List are the final word.
You can use a belt, wrist wraps and knee sleeves in any competition. Knee wraps are equipped only. All supportive items must come from the IPF Approved List.
Belt
A belt is optional, worn over your suit. The body is leather, vinyl or similar non-stretch material, with no padding.
| Part | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Width | 10 cm |
| Thickness | 13 mm |
| Buckle inside width | 11 cm |
| Buckle outside width | 13 cm |
Wrist wraps
Allowed for everyone, in any competition. Up to 1 m long and 8 cm wide. They can reach 10 cm above and 2 cm below the centre of your wrist. Any thumb loop must come off the thumb before you lift. You cannot wear wrist wraps and sweatbands together.
Knee wraps (equipped only)
Up to 2 m long and 8 cm wide, reaching no more than 15 cm above and below the centre of your knee. They must not touch your socks or suit. You wear knee wraps or knee sleeves, never both. See equipped kit.
Knee sleeves
Neoprene sleeves worn over the knee, in any competition.
- A single layer of neoprene, no thicker than 7 mm and no longer than 30 cm
- No straps, Velcro, drawstrings or padding
- Continuous cylinders, centred on the knee, not touching your suit or socks
You can get help putting sleeves on, but not with sliding devices or lubricants, those will be rejected at kit check.