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Fortitude Medical Mattress Cover

Fortitude medical mattress cover – a welded PU-coated nylon cover with 50,000 ppm chlorine resistance, fluid- and virus-proof, for the highest bed hygiene in hospitals and care facilities.

✓Fluid- & virus-proof✓No-stitch welded✓BS 7175 Crib 5✓50,000 ppm

Product Overview

The Ultimate in Durability & Infection Control

The Fortitude medical mattress cover is Gentuğ’s most advanced Caretex® mattress cover. It is made from a high-performance PU-coated nylon fabric that withstands 50,000 ppm chlorine bleach and forms a fluid-proof and virus-proof barrier.

Produced with no-stitch weldable PU technology (HF / ultrasonic welding), Fortitude removes needle holes for complete infection control. It suits hospital beds, nursing homes, care facilities and rehabilitation units.

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Specifications

Fortitude at a Glance

Product Specifications
Fabric
PU-coated nylon
Weight
250 g/m²
Thickness
0.5 mm
Colour
Navy blue
Hydrostatic pressure
Min. 0.8 bar
Chlorine resistance
50,000 ppm
Construction
No-stitch, HF / ultrasonic welded
Washing
71–95°C

Key Benefits

Why Choose Fortitude

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50,000 ppm Chlorine Resistance

Withstands high-concentration chlorine disinfection used in hospitals.

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Fluid- & Virus-Proof

No penetration in ASTM F1670 synthetic blood and ASTM F1671 blood-borne pathogen tests.

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Flame Retardant

Passed BS 7175 Crib 5 flammability testing.

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No Needle Holes

Welded seams remove needle holes where fluids and germs could enter.

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Antibacterial & Antifungal

Strong antibacterial (ISO 20743) and antifungal (EN 14119) performance.

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Biocompatible

Non-cytotoxic according to EN ISO 10993-5.

Test Results

Independently Tested

Test Standard Result
Synthetic blood penetration ASTM F1670 No penetration
Blood-borne pathogen ASTM F1671 No penetration
Flammability BS 7175 Crib 5 Passed
Cytotoxicity EN ISO 10993-5 Non-cytotoxic
Antibacterial activity ISO 20743 Strong
Water penetration BS 3424-26 > 1,000 cm H₂O
Chemical pooling (6 disinfectants) ASTM F903 Passed 24 h & 48 h

See all test results and technical details »

In Use

Fortitude in the Care Environment

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Fortitude different from other mattress covers?

Its PU-coated nylon withstands 50,000 ppm chlorine, and its welded, no-stitch construction removes needle holes, so it stays fluid- and virus-proof under intensive hospital disinfection.

Is Fortitude flame retardant?

Yes. It has passed BS 7175 Crib 5 flammability testing.

How is it cleaned?

It can be wiped with hospital disinfectants and washed at 71–95°C.

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 a Quote or Samples

Tell us your mattress sizes and quantities and our team will get back to you.

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