When BitePRO® launched its STRONGTEX anti-ligature clothing range last year, it entered a field that had remained stagnant for far too long.
Suicide-resistant and anti-ligature fixtures had progressed, but clothing options were still widely regarded as clinical and uncomfortable, often prioritising safety at the expense of dignity.
In 2025, STRONGTEX changed that conversation. Across the UK and increasingly in the United States, healthcare providers are embracing the range as a modern, humane, and effective solution that prioritises both safety and dignity.
Positive Feedback from Healthcare Professionals
The response so far has been overwhelmingly positive. Nurses, clinicians, and mental health professionals consistently tell us that STRONGTEX garments “feel different”, not just safer, but softer, less institutional, and more comfortable for patients in crisis.
That balance of protection and dignity is precisely what has given STRONGTEX such strong momentum this year.
The Role of Colour Psychology in Mental Health Clothing
One of the most visible updates in 2025 was the move from cream to lavender. This was more than a design refresh and was a direct response to feedback from staff and patients.
The calming lavender tone has been praised for looking less clinical and helping to reduce stress when clothing is issued.
Several facilities have even reported improved patient compliance, highlighting how colour psychology can play a meaningful role in patient wellbeing.
STRONGTEX® Anti-Ligature Blanket for Mental Health Facilities
Alongside the colour change, we also launched the STRONGTEX anti-ligature blanket, which has quickly become our most popular product in the range.
Developed in response to high demand from psychiatric and mental health facilities, the blanket combines warmth, comfort, and safety in a way that no traditional option could.
Its unique drape allows staff to easily visually check on patients under the blanket, providing reassurance and safety monitoring without compromising comfort.
This innovation has been singled out as a genuine breakthrough and one that is already transforming seclusion practices and enhancing both staff confidence and patient dignity.
Inherently Flame-Retardant Anti-Ligature Fabric
Of course, STRONGTEX is more than appearances. Every garment in the range is manufactured using Inherently Flame-Retardant Fabric, ensuring long-lasting fire resistance doesn’t wash out over time.
The material is ultra-durable, resistant to tearing, and can be thermally disinfected at 71°C in routine laundering, making it as practical as it is protective.
Independent ISO testing has confirmed its performance, giving healthcare providers peace of mind that they are investing in a product designed for the toughest frontline environments.
Setting a New Anti-Ligature Standard in 2025
What truly sets STRONGTEX apart in 2025 is how it has re-energised an industry that had grown stale.
For years, anti-ligature clothing was seen as a compromise: a safety measure that sacrificed comfort and humanity.
STRONGTEX proves it doesn’t have to be that way. By combining suicide-resistant design with thoughtful innovation, it has given healthcare providers a solution that patients are more willing to accept, and that ultimately helps save lives.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for STRONGTEX?
Looking ahead, BitePRO® is already working on further expansions to the STRONGTEX range, including new colour options and complementary products.
But for now, the story is clear: STRONGTEX has gone from a promising launch to a genuine success.
Healthcare professionals are talking about it, adoption is spreading across the UK, Europe and the US, and patients are benefitting from a product that was designed with their safety, dignity, and recovery in mind.
