About Us

A team of dedicated medical researchers, technology experts, design and manufacturing specialists and empathetic service people.

Together, we create products which impact lives for the better.

Customer well being is at the heart of what we do. Providing superior care and better quality of life is what inspires us to develop intelligent, high-quality products which have equal weight in efficacy and comfort.

Since the early 1990’s, the team at HCH® has been associated with the research, development, and manufacture of Australian hip protection garments. Spearheading innovations in this area, HCH® was founded to provide a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way to minimise the life-threatening impact of hip fractures in the event of a fall. Since launching our revolutionary shields and protective underwear, our product range has expanded to include a range of accessories to support a confident and comfortable lifestyle.

Today, we remain committed to ongoing research and development, and proudly support Australian materials and manufacturing processes. You can expect consistency in quality and a superior customer experience.

Why choose Hornsby Comfy Hips®?

Proudly Australian Made & Owned

When you purchase an item from HCH®, you can be assured that it has been designed and manufactured on Australian soil, using locally sourced materials.

Evidence Based Products

HCH® shields have been independently impact tested by the Applied Mechanics Laboratory of Tampere University, Finland and informally impact tested at Royal North Shore Hospital Biomedical Engineering Service, Australia. HCH® is registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia

The First and Most Loved of its Kind

HCH® shields are a patented technology, as recognised by the Australian Government. We also work closely with aged care facilities and medical clinics, as well as National Disability Insurance Scheme participants and providers and the Department of Veteran Affairs, to ensure that our beloved garments are accessible to those who need it.

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Rated five stars for efficacy and superior comfort

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist my experience with clients is the loss in confidence they have upon falling and sustaining an injury. At the recommendation of a colleague, our falls prevention programs suggested the use
of Hip Protectors for our clients to overcome these barriers to a full recovery. I was apprehensive about their efficacy and effectiveness, as well as compliance with our clients. However, Hornsby Comfy Hips hygienic, soft silicone design
and comfy fit put my concerns to rest. They are now a staple in our falls prevention program, reinvigorating our clients who have sustained an injury due to a fall with the confidence to move again and have produced no hip fractures or related injuries in clients wearing Hornsby Comfy Hip protectors.

Sarah Kerr | Clinical Nurse Specialist

Throughout my long career as a senior clinical nurse, participation in our falls program and patient compliance with Hip Protectors was a herculean task.

We tried a number of different varieties however it was Hornsby Comfy Hips protectors that put these problems to bed. Their protectors were so comfortable that all our patients that even needed to sleep in them did not complain. A pleasure to use from start to finish and not a hip fracture recorded on a patient wearing Hornsby Comfy Hips protectors.

Lesley Smith | Retired Registered Nurse

When my late Husband entered care, it was insisted that he needed support and it was recommended that I contact Hornsby Comfy Hips for hip protectors.

The team were courteous, friendly and helpful to meet his needs. A stubborn man his entire life, he never once complained and insisted they were comfortable to wear. I am confident that Hornsby Comfy Hips hip protectors improved the quality of his life

Nina Putrino | Customer

Hornsby Comfy Hips hip protectors are such a great product I look forward to the day I have to wear them!

Danje Malan | Clinical Nurse

Working with a number of individuals with a variety of
different therapeutic needs in my career, Hornsby Comfy Hips Hip Protectors have been a breath of fresh air to my clients who are unsteady, at risk of falling or injury. I now solely recommend Hornsby Comfy Hips to all my clients
who need support!

Sari Deres | Occupational Therapist

The entire team at Hornsby Comfy Hips are there to help from A to Z. They don’t waste time and know exactly what you need before you know you need it.

Samantha Ross | Hospital Administration & Purchasing

I hated the idea of having to wear something like Hip Protectors every day, I heard they were heavy and uncomfortable, but Hornsby Comfy Hips relaxed fit, breathable cotton pants and soft pads are a pleasure. I
can’t recommend them highly enough!

Salvatore Russo | Customer

Speak to a person not a machine!

Ordered pants for my father in law in WA and they organised the DVA approval, contacted the nursing home and had it all done in less than a week.

Cannot recommend them highly enough!

Luigia Kerr | Customer

Within 10 mins of placing my order online (on a Saturday), I received a call from James to check my on order.

When I asked they could post directly to My Dad in NZ rather than to me in Brisbane, there was no hesitation at all.

Ahh-mazing customer service!

Jacqui Sharman | Customer