Why choose Recticel Flexible Foams?
Features and benefits of our Foam for Care mattresses
Cover
| Key features | Key benefits |
| 2 way zipped | Easy to remove the cover for inspection and laundering |
| 3 way zipped | Easy to remove the cover for inspection and laundering |
| 4 way zipped | Easy to remove the cover for inspection and laundering |
| Concealed zipped with zip flap | Improved incontinence and fluid resistance; prevents foam core contamination |
| High frequency welded seams | Improved incontinence and fluid resistance |
| Multi stretch cover | Improves pressure redistribution; prevents hammocking and creasing |
| High water vapour permeable cover / high breathable cover | Less sweat of the patient and good decubitus prevention |
| Anti-bacterial treated cover | Resistant against bacterial growth, including MRSA, fungal growth and house dust mite |
| PVC cover | Suitable for secure unit; extra durable, vandal proof |
| Integrated evacuation straps | Evacuate the patient without changing mattress |
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Concealed zipped with zip flap |
High frequency welded seams |
Zipped |
Turnability
| Key features | Key benefits |
| Four way turning mattress | Longer mattress lifespan; 24 hour / 7 day use |
| Two way turning mattress | Longer mattress lifespan; 24 hour / 7 day use |
Indicators
| Key features | Key benefits |
| Audit box, rotation cycle, care and cleaning instructions: printed on the cover | Best practice guidelines to aid longevity |
| Indication: Weight limit up to ...kg | Provide the right support to patients with a higher weight |
| CE-labelled 93/42/EEC/Class 1 | Compliance with the applicable EU regulations |
| Flammability foam following Statutory Instrument 1324 requirements; BS 5852 Crib 5 | Fire safety |
| Flammability cover following Statutory Instrument 1324 requirements; BS 6807 Crib 5 | Fire safety |
| Flammability mattress following Statutory Instrument 1324 requirements; BS 7177 Crib 5 | Fire safety |
Foam
| Key features | Key benefits |
| Zoned mattress | Minimises pressure on different areas of the patients body |
| Special multi-profile design | Can be used on adjustable bed bases and reduces shearforces |
| Firm sides | Helps the patient to get out the bed easily |
| High resilient PU foam | Maintained high self-reliance |
| Visco elastic foam | Good pressure redistribtuion properties |
| GELTEX® inside | Excellent combination of pressure redistribution, ventilation and body support |
Cleaning & disinfection
| Key features & benefits | |
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Closure cover protection to 50.000 ppm chlorine
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Chlorine resistant PU cover for effective infection control and to prevent damage during cleaning regimes |
| Resistant to excessive concentrations of chlorine | |
| Elevated testing – simulating 2 years of regular washing: subjected to over 100 washes with and without rinsing - maintaining waterproof and physical characteristics |
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| Cost efficient: dramatic reduction in the amount of replacement mattresses needed by a hospital each year | |
| Results far exceed the requirements of the actual industry guidelines | |
| Proven hydrolysis resistance: has been developed to withstand to 50x the normal level of contact with chlorine based cleaners | |
| Waterproof and water vapour permeable | |
| Fire retardant to BS7175: ignition sources: 0, 1, 5 | |
| Proven infection control against MRSA | |
| Durable and easy to maintain – washable to 95ºC | |
| Smooth comfortable surface to reduce friction |
