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FrançaisMedical Mattress Cover Fabric Fortitude MAX® PU-Coated
Fortitude MAX® is a 250 g/m² navy fabric developed by Gentuğ Textile for medical mattress covers: a polyurethane coating on a nylon base. Its high elongation at break lets the cover follow the mattress; it keeps at least 0.35 bar hydrostatic resistance after washing and meets the acceptance criteria of BS 7175 Crib 5.
Product Overview
Flexible, Durable Fabric for Medical Mattress Covers
Fortitude MAX® is a PU-coated fabric for covers used on hospital, care home and rehabilitation mattresses. The polyurethane coating forms a closed, wipeable barrier on the surface, while the nylon base gives the fabric high tensile and tear strength.
The fabric has an elongation at break of at least 140% in the warp and 190% in the weft. This flexibility helps the cover follow the mattress and the patient’s movement. A warp tensile strength of at least 450 N/5 cm and a tear strength of at least 50 N in both directions give it the strength for daily use.
Hydrostatic resistance is at least 0.35 bar before and after washing (EN ISO 811). The fabric is washable at 90 °C, with area shrinkage of no more than 3% after washing. Its burning behaviour meets the acceptance criteria of BS 7175 Crib 5, and the fabric is certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
On a hospital bed
Fabric sampleSupply Options
Roll Goods
Navy fabric on the roll for medical mattress and cover manufacturers making their own covers.
B2B · Cover Manufacturers
Finished Mattress Covers
Covers made from Fortitude MAX® to your mattress size and closure type.
Hospitals · Tenders
Private Label
Your brand on the cover and packaging, supplied with the TDS for your technical file.
Brands · Distributors
Key Properties
Designed for Intensive Clinical Use
High Flexibility
Elongation at break of at least 140% in the warp and 190% in the weft (EN ISO 1421).
High Strength
Tensile strength of at least 450 / 250 N/5 cm and tear strength of at least 50 N in both directions.
Fluid Barrier
At least 0.35 bar hydrostatic resistance to EN ISO 811, retained after washing.
BS 7175 Crib 5
Burning behaviour meets the acceptance criteria of BS 7175 Crib 5.
Washable at 90 °C
Area shrinkage after washing of no more than 3% in warp and weft.
Chemical Resistance
24-hour and 48-hour pooling tests to ASTM F903 with seven hospital disinfectants: no damage observed.
Cover Making
For Making Medical Mattress Covers
Technical notes for cover manufacturers
Fortitude MAX® is supplied on the roll or as finished covers. Take the TDS values below into account when designing your cover; you can request the current technical data sheet by email.
Tests
Chemical Resistance and Test References
Fortitude MAX® samples were subjected to 24-hour and 48-hour chemical pooling tests to ASTM F903 with seven disinfectants used in hospitals. After exposure, the fabric passed a hydrostatic check at 4 psi for 10 minutes: no pooling damage was observed and hydrostatic resistance was retained.
Results refer to the tested Fortitude MAX® samples. You can request the test documentation at [email protected].
Fortitude platform – test method reference
This list gives the test method references for the Fortitude range; which reports apply to Fortitude MAX® depends on the supplied specification. Request the reports your tender requires.
Technical Data
Fortitude MAX® Technical Specifications
Values are minimum requirements according to the Gentuğ technical data sheet (TDS); the full TDS is sent on request. Washing: 90 °C, follow the product care label.
Applications
Where Fortitude MAX® Covers Are Used
Who It Is For
For Manufacturers, Healthcare Facilities and Buyers
Medical Mattress and Cover Manufacturers
Consistent PU-coated fabric with a documented TDS for your own covers.
Hospitals and Care Facilities
Wipeable covers washable at 90 °C, made to your mattress size.
Distributors and Tenders
Private label production and TDS support for your technical file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortitude MAX®?
Fortitude MAX® is a 250 g/m² navy fabric made by Gentuğ Textile for medical mattress covers: a 32% polyurethane coating on a 68% nylon base (by weight). It is supplied on the roll or as finished mattress covers.
What are its technical values?
According to the TDS: tensile strength of at least 450 / 250 N/5 cm (EN ISO 1421), elongation at break of at least 140% / 190%, tear strength of at least 50 N (EN ISO 4674-1), hydrostatic resistance of at least 0.35 bar before and after washing (EN ISO 811) and coating adhesion of at least 35 N (EN ISO 2411). The fabric is certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.
Is it flame retardant?
The fabric meets the acceptance criteria of the BS 7175 Crib 5 flammability test. This test assesses a combination of cover fabric and filling, so we recommend confirming the fire requirements of the finished mattress with the filling you will use.
Is it resistant to hospital disinfectants?
Fortitude MAX® samples passed 24-hour and 48-hour chemical pooling tests to ASTM F903 with Virex, Oxycide, Peridox, Cavicide, Oxivir, Clorox RTU and Wexcide; no pooling damage was observed in the following 4 psi / 10-minute hydrostatic check. Tests such as antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity and blood penetration are listed as Fortitude platform references; request the reports that apply to Fortitude MAX® at [email protected].
How is it cleaned and washed?
The fabric is washable at 90 °C; area shrinkage after washing is no more than 3% and hydrostatic resistance stays at least 0.35 bar. Follow the instructions on the care label of the finished cover.
Can I get samples and a quote?
Yes. For samples, the technical data sheet, minimum order, cover sizes and lead time, contact our export team at [email protected].
Ordering
Orders & Samples
Minimum order
Minimum order quantities depend on the product and the degree of customisation. We confirm them together with your quote.
Samples
Samples are available on request. Tell us which product and specification you would like to test.
Lead time
Lead times depend on order size and specification and are confirmed in our offer.
Customisation
Ask us about custom sizes, colours, packaging or private label – we will check what is possible for your product.
Request Samples & Technical Data
For samples, the full technical data sheet and quotations, reach out to our export team.