About Us

Here at Protek, we believe every cricketer deserves premium protection without compromising comfort, confidence or performance.
Created by a cricketer, for cricketers, Protek was founded by Cameron Melly after years of playing the game and seeing the same problem – traditional forearm guards can be bulky and uncomfortable, meaning many players simply choose not to wear one.
That inspired the Protek Guarded Sweatband – a traditional-style cricket sweatband with discreet built-in forearm protection. Lightweight, comfortable and available in a range of colours, it provides protection without the bulk of a conventional arm guard.
What we stand for
Our goal is simple: to provide cricketers at every level with premium, accessible protection and support them throughout their journey in the game.
From a young player facing a hard ball for the first time, through club and university cricket, to the professional and international game, we want Protek to be part of that journey.
We're proud to be a small, independent UK business. Our protective guards are sourced in the UK and every Protek sweatband is individually hand-finished by our family.
We're also proud that something developed from Cameron's own experience at the crease is already being worn by cricketers from grassroots level through to the international game.
But we're only getting started.
Our goal is to make discreet, high-quality protection a natural part of the modern cricketer's kit – helping players step out to the crease protected, comfortable and confident.
Cameron Melly
Founder, Protek