Everything
you need to know
SIZE
How do I determine which size of Carpio to get?
Please take a close look a this size chart.
Here is also a video if you're more of a visual type.
Can I exchange sizes of my Carpio or Deskpad?
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
Do you ship worldwide?
Can I return the products I ordered?
Yes, within 30 days from receiving the package.
MATERIAL
How soft is the Carpio?
Just enough to be comfortable and stable at the same time. The pads are made out of silicone - flexible and soft to the touch but not as soft as memory foam for example. Why? The softness isn’t as essential for ergonomics as Carpio’s shape.
What is the Deskpad made of?
ERGONOMICS
Was it really designed with physicians?
Yes, there were different medical specialists involved in the development process throughout the whole year. The main one was Marko Mikša, MD, who worked with us part-time for a year. He has experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgery, and Burns (including Carpal Tunnel surgeries). You can check his LinkedIn profile here. Other consultants were several physicians trained in occupational medicine.
Are there any studies to support your claims?
One of the studies that we took into account was conducted by Harvard School of Public Health, Kettering University and Northeastern University and showed that raised palm support was associated with less wrist extension and lower applied forces to the mouse pad. Participants also reported less musculoskeletal discomfort when using a support. You can read more here.
We’re preparing to conduct our own study but please beware that this is a long and costly process.
How is Carpio different from other wrist rests out there?
Now this is an important one - significantly. In most cases, other wrist rests like gel pads don’t provide any significant ergonomic benefit and usually increase the risk by:
- Applying the pressure to the underside of the wrist, or carpal tunnel to be more precise, and compressing the tissues, slowing down blood supply...
- Fixing your wrist position, which causes additional stress for your wrist as you are forced to move the mouse by rotating/flexing your wrist instead of using your whole arm and shoulder (larger, stronger muscles)
And that's why Carpio reinforces that pressure from the wrist to the lower palm (thenar and hypothenar part), so actually, it's a palm rest rather than a wrist rest, and lifts your wrist for about a centimeter to reduce the harmful extension. Also, it moves/glides together with your hand and enables the arm and shoulder motion.
FRICTION
Is there an added amount of friction with these or do they glide relatively well?
The feet of the Carpio are made out of PTFE (teflon) - so yeah, it glides really well.
How does the Carpio perform on a Deskpad?
MOUSE COMPATIBILITY
I have a Logitech MX Vertical mouse, so my hand position is different. Would it work with it?
We don’t really recommend using Carpio with a vertical mouse but some of our customers do use it - and enjoy it. Here’s a picture from one of them:
Click here if you wan to see this user's profile.
Would Carpio be beneficial for touchpad users?
Sure, because of a similar wrist extension as with using a computer mouse. Carpio lifts your wrist and reduces the angle.
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
What are the symptoms of CTS?
-
Numbness, tingling, and pain in your thumb and the first three fingers of your hand.
-
Wrist pain and burning that travels up your arm.
-
Weakness in the muscles of the hand
-
Dropping things
GAMING
Can I game with it?
Of course. However, if you’re playing fast paced games that require a lot of precision, beware - it might bother you until you get used to it. We're also working on something that might be crucial for gamers - stay tuned!
OTHER
Which award did it win?
Carpio won the Rector’s Award for the Best Innovation at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and Silver Award for the Best Young Enterprise from the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce.
How can I use Carpio with my keyboard?
Glad you asked! Fortunately for you, we also offer a LEFT handed Carpio which is just perfect to use while typing (or vice versa if you're a leftie). We recommed you try our combo of right + left Carpio for a next level experience.
How can I clean my Deskpad?
SIZE
How do I determine which size to get?
Can I exchange sizes of my Carpio or Deskpad?
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
Do you ship worldwide?
Can I return the products I ordered?
Yes, within 30 days from receiving the package.
MATERIAL
How soft is the Carpio?
Just enough to be comfortable and stable at the same time. The pads are made out of silicone - flexible and soft to the touch but not as soft as memory foam for example. Why? The softness isn’t as essential for ergonomics as Carpio’s shape.
What is the Deskpad made of?
ERGONOMICS
Was it really designed with physicians?
Yes, there were different medical specialists involved in the development process throughout the whole year. The main one was Marko Mikša, MD, who worked with us part-time for a year. He has experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgery, and Burns (including Carpal Tunnel surgeries). You can check his LinkedIn profile here. Other consultants were several physicians trained in occupational medicine.
Are there any studies to support your claims?
One of the studies that we took into account was conducted by Harvard School of Public Health, Kettering University and Northeastern University and showed that raised palm support was associated with less wrist extension and lower applied forces to the mouse pad. Participants also reported less musculoskeletal discomfort when using a support. You can read more here.
We’re preparing to conduct our own study but please beware that this is a long and costly process.
How is Carpio different from other wrist rests out there?
Now this is an important one - significantly. In most cases, other wrist rests like gel pads don’t provide any significant ergonomic benefit and usually increase the risk by:
- Applying the pressure to the underside of the wrist, or carpal tunnel to be more precise, and compressing the tissues, slowing down blood supply...
- Fixing your wrist position, which causes additional stress for your wrist as you are forced to move the mouse by rotating/flexing your wrist instead of using your whole arm and shoulder (larger, stronger muscles)
And that's why Carpio reinforces that pressure from the wrist to the lower palm (thenar and hypothenar part), so actually, it's a palm rest rather than a wrist rest, and lifts your wrist for about a centimeter to reduce the harmful extension. Also, it moves/glides together with your hand and enables the arm and shoulder motion.
FRICTION
Is there an added amount of friction with these or do they glide relatively well?
The feet of the Carpio are made out of PTFE (teflon) - so yeah, it glides really well.
How does the Carpio perform on a Deskpad?
MOUSE COMPATIBILITY
I have a Logitech MX Vertical mouse, so my hand position is different. Would it work with it?
We don’t really recommend using Carpio with a vertical mouse but some of our customers do use it - and enjoy it. Here’s a picture from one of them:
Click here if you wan to see this user's profile.
Would Carpio be beneficial for touchpad users?
Sure, because of a similar wrist extension as with using a computer mouse. Carpio lifts your wrist and reduces the angle.
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
What are the symptoms of CTS?
-
Numbness, tingling, and pain in your thumb and the first three fingers of your hand.
-
Wrist pain and burning that travels up your arm.
-
Weakness in the muscles of the hand
-
Dropping things
GAMING
Can I game with it?
Of course. However, if you’re playing fast paced games that require a lot of precision, beware - it might bother you until you get used to it. We're also working on something that might be crucial for gamers - stay tuned!
OTHER
Which award did it win?
Carpio won the Rector’s Award for the Best Innovation at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and Silver Award for the Best Young Enterprise from the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce.
How can I use Carpio with my keyboard?
Glad you asked! Fortunately for you, we also offer a LEFT handed Carpio which is just perfect to use while typing (or vice versa if you're a leftie). We recommed you try our combo of right + left Carpio for a next level experience.
How can I clean my Deskpad?
Still have any questions?
support@deltahub.io
Still have any questions?
Still have any questions?
support@deltahub.io
support@deltahub.io