May 25, 2011 by Austin Cushing.

The question seems simple enough - which is a better towel to suit a large facility’s needs? Are there significant advantages to one over the other? Both towels have specific advantages that make them better suited towards a specific market, but both towels have their place within an institutional environment.

Cotton towels and cotton washcloths are naturally more absorbent than poly-cotton blends, capable of absorbing over twenty times their weight in liquids. Furthermore, cotton becomes stronger when wet, making it ideal for vigorous scrubbing and cleaning tasks. It can also withstand higher temperatures than blended fabrics, meaning that it can be sanitized in boiling water easily and making it ideal for institutional settings where cleanliness is highly important. Finally, it feels softer to the touch and is naturally hypoallergenic, resulting in a more comfortable experience when used. This makes them ideal for use in hotels, hospitals, and other institutional environments.

Blended poly-cotton towels and poly-cotton washcloths are less absorbent than 100% cotton, but are more easily maintained. The addition of polyester to the blend makes for a fabric that is more durable overall while retaining cotton’s advantages. Furthermore, poly-cotton blends repel dirt and grime more readily, and dry out more quickly after use. This makes them common staples in hotels, motels, locker rooms, prisons, and other institutional environments where mildew may be a concern.

Is your hospitality, institutional, or correctional facility looking to stock up on linens and laundry supplies? Contact one of our friendly sales representatives to find a solution to meet your size, weight, and color requirements without breaking your budget.

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May 20, 2011 by Austin Cushing.

Are you looking for a loadout bag that will actually survive its intended purpose? While we all hope to never need to pack up and run on a moment’s notice, many people are preparing ’survival bags’ just in case the worst actually takes place. With this in mind, I’d like to introduce you to the sort of bag used by the United States Marine Corps — the FOR65 Deployer USMC Replacement Sea Bag, manufactured by Force Protector Gear in the United States.

At $445.19, the FOR65 Deployer might sound like an expensive choice for the would-be survivalist - but unlike many other ‘bug-out bags’ or ‘loadout bags’, the FOR65 has been put to the test in combat zones as a solution for rapid deployment. Designed to exceed military durability specifications in every way, the FOR65 Deployer is built to be extremely weatherproof and waterproof, and can be converted quickly from a heavy-duty rucksack to a rolling luggage system to a stowable footlocker with a minimum of effort. Designed to withstand physical and environmental abuse in military combat situations, this collapsible loadout bag is a popular choice amongst hardcore survivalists who want to ensure their gear can survive whatever the world throws at them.

Looking for supplies to stock your existing bugout bag? Anchortex Corporation can help, providing comprehensive quotes on itemized survival kit requirements, including MREs, water purification supplies, cooking supplies, first aid kits and components, firestarting tools, survival manuals, camping equipment, weather-appropriate clothing, tactical apparel, bedding items, survival radios, fixed blade and folding knives, multi-tools, duct tape, paracord, tarps, navigation equipment, and other camp supplies. Whether you’re looking to prepare for the worst for yourself, for your family, or for a larger group, you owe it to yourself to get ready now. Contact our sales department and get your loadout gear from one place at a great price!

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May 13, 2011 by Austin Cushing.

Anchortex Corporation has been given exclusive rights to offer Propper’s closeout inventory, and we’re taking advantage of the opportunity to sell it at 20% to 50% off of Propper’s original minimum advertised pricing. To find out what’s available, check out our Propper Closeout section, then contact our sales department to place an order or request a quote. Our tactical footwear coupon code also expires Sunday night, so if you’re looking to stock up on good tactical gear at a very low price, this is your chance to get an excellent deal!

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May 4, 2011 by Austin Cushing.

Someone recently asked me a question about our Humane Restraint items - how humane can a restraint really be? To answer that, you have to understand more about how restraint systems such as straitjackets, restraint chairs, and bed restraints are used.

First and foremost, physical restraints are used to ensure the safety of the people responsible for handling a potentially aggressive or agitated person, and the safety of the person themselves to prevent undue suffering or self-harm. As such, institutions, hospitals, and correctional facilities look for ways to restrain without inflicting harm or undue stress, while maintaining the level of safety and security needed. Restraints used for this purpose are made of heavy-duty leather, easy-care polyurethane, or compact nylon, providing a firm restraint that resists wear and tear while being far more comfortable to wear than metal.

One example of the use of humane restraint systems can be seen in hospitals and psychiatric institutions. In addition to lightweight gait belts, lap belts, and safety belts meant purely to prevent falls, buckling and locking restraints are available to accommodate aggressive patients. These can readily be combined with a restraint bed to provide an ideal platform for securing an individual in comfort and safety. Medical applications may require a secured position to prevent further injury after an accident or during care. For this purpose, non-locking restraints with control straps are used to secure an individual in place safely, often with interior foam padding or disposable fleece liners to provide additional comfort while maintaining a therapeutic state for recovery and safe transport. In this way, emergency medical personnel or hospitals can safely transport an individual without creating movement that may agitate or reopen existing injuries.

Police officers, jails, correctional facilities, and courthouses make use of humane restraint systems as well. While handcuffs are a common restraint mechanism, other restraint options are available. Locking restraints made of leather or polyurethane allow a prisoner to be secured in position in such a way as to minimize self-injury. For example, nylon control straps are used to secure the legs of a violent prisoner for transport, reducing squad car damage and personal injuries by restricting leg movement. Ambulatory restraint systems allow a prisoner’s hands and feet to be secured in a safe position to control movement without requiring behind-the-back cuffing that can result in long-term physical harm. Locking restraints made of leather or polyurethane allow a prisoner to be secured in position in such a way as to minimize self-injury. Transport belts are used with handcuffs to provide greater control over a detained subject, or with the included side cuffs to restrain an individual while keeping their hands separated for greater safety. Emergency restraint chairs provide a locking solution to secure aggressive or dangerous prisoners for transport in such a way as to prevent harm to themselves or others. Leg braces and locking weights allow for a discreet way to restrict the movement of would-be flight hazards during transport outside of a correctional facility, such as during a trial or prisoner transfer.

All of these solutions are designed to enhance the comfort of the restrained individual while still protecting the safety of those around them. For situations where confinement or restriction of movement is required either for medical or security reasons, our Humane Restraint products do exactly what they say - they restrain or restrict an individual from harming others or themselves without inflicting undue suffering or discomfort, and that is why I feel they are truly humane restraints.

– Austin Cushing
Webmaster, Anchortex Corporation

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