Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for the attribute?

You can use either one. The numeric ID 499961 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Does this category require size or gender attributes?

No. The size, gender, and age_group attributes are generally expected for items in the Apparel & Accessories category, not for industrial protective gear.

Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?

No. The product_type attribute is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is required for Google's official taxonomy mapping.

Google product category

Safety Knee Pads

Category ID499961

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Work Safety Protective Gear > Safety Knee Pads

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Ergodyne ProFlex Knee Sleeve
Husky Kneeling Pad
Marshalltown All-Terrain Gel Knee Pads
Klein Tools Heavy Duty Knee Pad Sleeves
Klein Tools Hinged Knee Pads
Hyper Tough Protective Hard-Shell Rocker Knee Pads
Ergokneel Handymats Kneeling Pads
Klein Tools Lightweight Padded Knee Sleeves
Husky Non Marring Kneepad
Ergodyne ProFlex Knee Pad
Husky Soft Cap Gel Non Marring Flooring Work Knee Pads
Klein Heavy Duty Hinged Knee Pads
Ergodyne ProFlex Short Cap Light Duty Knee Pads
Kneepro Professional Construction Kneepads
Ergodyne ProFlex Nylon/Foam Knee Pad

Safety Knee Pads Category Overview

The Safety Knee Pads category, identified by ID 499961, falls under the path Business & Industrial > Work Safety Protective Gear > Safety Knee Pads. This level-3 category is designed specifically for protective equipment worn on the knees to prevent injury in industrial, construction, or maintenance work environments.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is intended for products providing physical protection to the knee area. Based on examples from the US market, this includes various types of industrial knee protection:

Hard-shell rocker knee pads for high-impact protection.
Gel-filled, non-marring pads suitable for flooring work.
Heavy-duty hinged knee pads for professional construction use.
Lightweight padded knee sleeves for mobility and light-duty tasks.
Stationary kneeling pads or mats used during manual labor.

What Belongs Elsewhere

Products that protect other parts of the body or are not specifically designed for knee protection belong in other sections within the Work Safety Protective Gear tree. Do not place the following items here:

Protective Eyewear for vision safety.
Hardhats for head protection.
Safety Gloves for hand protection.
Work Safety Harnesses or Tethers for fall prevention.
Hazardous Material Suits or Protective Masks.

These items must be mapped to their own distinct categories to ensure accurate feed performance and compliance with Google's classification requirements.

Feed Implementation

You can populate the google_product_category attribute using either the ID 499961 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Work Safety Protective Gear > Safety Knee Pads. Remember that this attribute is optional but recommended; while Google may auto-assign categories, manual selection ensures better accuracy for your specific product types.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for the attribute?: You can use either one. The numeric ID 499961 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category require size or gender attributes?: No. The size, gender, and age_group attributes are generally expected for items in the Apparel & Accessories category, not for industrial protective gear.
Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?: No. The product_type attribute is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is required for Google's official taxonomy mapping.

This category in other languages

ru: Бизнес и промышленность > Рабочее защитное снаряжение > Защитные наколенники
uk: Бізнес та промисловість > Робоче захисне спорядження > Захисні наколінники