Tetcon TearSafe Tear Resistant Fleeced Anti-Suicide Blanket (Blue)
The Tetcon TearSafe Tear Resistant Fleeced Anti-Suicide Blanket (Blue) is a soft, warm and comfortable anti-suicide blanket that is an essential part of any at-risk or vulnerable patient or prisoners care plan. Used in prions, hospitals and mental health wards to provide care for suicidal individuals, the Tetcon Fleeced Blanket is made with a thick material that cannot be stripped down or rolled into a rope or noose for attempting self-harm or suicide.
Disclaimer: This product is part of the line formerly labelled Economy Line, as opposed to TearSafe, and may occasionally still be referred to with its previous brand name.
What's Included?
How Does an Anti-Suicide Blanket Work?
A suicide blanket is designed for use with highly at-risk patients who have been assessed as a risk to themselves. Individuals who are likely to self-harm or attempt suicide need an additional level of care when in a facilities such as prisons, hospitals or rehabilitation centres, where safer alternative blankets, clothing and pillows are necessary.
The TearSafe Weighted Suicide Blanket is made from highly durable tear-resistant fabric that cannot be torn, cut, ripped or split. This means that the Tetcon Anti-Suicide Blanket cannot be rolled into a noose or torn apart to form a strangulation device.
Dignified, Safe and Secure Design
Designed to give at risk people a warm and comfortable blanket for the night, the Tetcon Anti-Suicide Blanket resembles a traditional blanket that you'd likely find in a hospital or a prison. It is slightly weighted and has no discerning features that identify it as a medical item.
Where Are Tetcon Suicide Prevention Blankets Used?
Because of their inobtrusive design and effectiveness, the TearSafe Anti-Suicide range can be found in professional settings like:
- Hospitals
- Assisted Living Complexes
- Healthcare Facilities
- Prisons
- Sober Living Facilities
- Jails
- Rehabilitation Facilities
- Mental Health Institutions
- Visitation Centres
- Halfway Houses
- Homeless Shelters
Sizing Information for the Tetcon Anti-Suicide Blanket
The Tetcon Anti-Suicide Blanket in navy has the following dimensions:
- Length: 210cm
- Width: 140cm
Key Features and Benefits
- Safe and dignified way of providing care to at-risk individuals
- High tear-resistance is durable in the face of aggression and violent outbursts
- Warm and secure for use throughout the night
- Safe replacement for a traditional duvet which could cause safety issues
- Drastically reduces suicide risk in vulnerable people
- Used frequently inside prisons, hospitals, rehabilitation centres and mental health facilities
- Fire-retardant under European regulation EN ISO 12952-1: 2010
- Tear-resistance improves with every wash as fabric becomes more tensile
- Moisture absorbent material
Is a Non-Fleeced Version Available?
Absolutely. Click the link below to shop this exact blanket without the fleece lining:
Increased Strength Wash After Wash
Unlike other fabrics, the thick, rigid material that is necessary for use in the construction of an Anti-Suicide Pillow actually gets stronger with every wash. This is because the threads are incredibly thick, meaning that when they get wet and subsequently dry out, the threads become even more rigid and tense, adding to their protective properties.
Tear and Puncture-Resistant Fabric
If a patient is at risk of suicide, it's vital they are prevented from accessing materials or substances that they could potentially use to cause harm to themselves or a caregiver. This fabric is highly tear-resistant to prevent the patient or user aggressively splitting the fabric to gain access to the stuffing material inside.
A Safety First Design
Providing care for at-risk patients and incarcerated individuals means a higher threshold for guarding against the potential for suicide and self-harm. The Tetcon Anti-Suicide Navy Blanket is all about keeping the individual safe at all times, as the design features listed below demonstrate:
- Cannot be rolled into a noose
- Tear-resistant fabric prevents splitting fabric to form a strangulation device
- Durable outer coating protects the blanket during an outburst of aggression
- Fire-retardant coating prevents accidents with lighters and matches
Fire-Retardant Cover
The Tetcon Anti-Suicide Blanket features a fire-retardant cover that prevents combustion in the unfortunate event of contact with an open flame from a match or lighter.
Are Other Colours Available?
Yes. If your workplace requires the Tetcon TearSafe Anti-Suicide Tear-Resistant Fleece Blanket in a different colour, please click one of the links below:
Washing Instructions
Dimensions and Specifications
- Dimensions: 210cm x 140cm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Material: Fire-retardant Polyester
- Lining: Fleece
- Colour: White
