What is 
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Fortitube is a unique, patented wire casing fabric system specifically engineered to reduce underwire loss during wearing and washing. Ten years in development, the Fortitube system provides a puncture-resistant durable wirecasing system for brassieres and swimsuits. The fabrics involved are engineered to improve resistance to puncture by bra underwires.
Why ?
- Comfort
Enhanced comfort and durability due to the presence of Lycra and luxurious nylon yarns. - Shape
Moulds perfectly to any wire share with no puckering, improving comfort and appearances of garment. - Ease of care
Ultra low levels of shrinkage further reduce wire loss, is 100% machine washable, and can even be tumble dried (depending on specific garment care needs) - Reduced returns
Fortitube has been independently tested and is up to three times more resistant to puncture from bra wires than competitor products - Improved producitivity
The specially developed all-in-one application system has improved productivity by over 30% for many manufacturers.
Key Benefits for customers
Comfort for the consumer is greatly increase, as Fortibtube moulds perfectly to any wire shape with no puckering. Fortitube is made with luxurious nylon yarns for extra softness, and of course underwires won't break through and cause discomfort!
Confidence in the durability and security of underwires in a bra or swimsuit that uses Fortitube, as independent test have provided it to be three times as strong as competitor products.
Great value as the garment lasts longer, even during washing, due to the ultra low levels of shrinkage.
Machine-washable and can even be tumble-dried with no reduction in the functionality of Fortitude, providing care instructions are followed.
Key benefits for manufacturers
Improved productivity with the specially designed all-in-one Fortitube system can be as much as 30% with a reduction in downtime of 75% and significantly fewer in-line repairs.
Reduced cost & stock levels through the cost-effective purchasing of specified quantities offered by Fortitube, thereby streamlining stock holding. An automatic tape cutting system reduces wastage, further increasing cost effectiveness.
Improved quality is achieved thanks to the simplicity of the Fortitube systems that present the possibility of faulty construction, improve repeatability, and substantially reduce wire loss.
Reduced returns from using a product that has been proved to be three times more resistant to puncture than most other wire casings.
Any colour can be dyed to order - dyeing and finishing processes do not affect performance. Fortitube can be dyed to any quantity required, reducing stock holding and overheads. The low volume packaging also reduces storage requirements.
