Supplementary Document

Advantages of Molded Polyethylene Furnishings

The beneﬁts of molded furnishings over steel have led to a paradigm shift in the planning

and design sections of the corrections industry. For decades steel was the dominant material

used to furnish jails and prisons, but the advent of molded polymers has brought signiﬁcant,

positive change to the industry. Modern technology provides us with the capability to engineer

molded furnishings to be stronger than steel, making them the prime choice for redesigning

the correctional environment. Colors can be customized to facilitate normative, rehabilitative

environments rather than the grim, conventional settings of the past. The infusion of CORx

antimicrobial compound in all of our furnishings helps fend off bacterial growth to facilitate

cleaner, safer spaces for all.

COMPARE:

MOLDED CELL FURNISHINGS VS. STEEL

USA

MOLDED CELL FURNISHINGS

TYPICAL STEEL FURNISHINGS

• Array of color options conducive to the

normative environment

• Infused with CORx antimicrobial compound for

increased sanitation

• Naturally absorbs sound to facilitate more

peaceful environments

• Maintenance free – Never needs to be painted

• Contributes to safe and humane spaces

• Ligature resistant – No dangerous sharp edges

or corners

• Resistant to lethal weapon fabrication

• Independently tested for intensive use

• Flame Retardant

• 10 Year Factory Warranty

• Produce dangerous, sharp corners and edges

• Limited color options

• Labor and maintenance intensive

– Require welding and repainting

• Prone to rust, denting, and chipping

• Ligature prone

• Susceptible to weapon fabrication

• Heavy and expensive to ship and handle

FURNISHINGS & PRODUCTS

NOW INFUSED WITH

ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUND

FURNISHINGS & PRODUCTS

NOW INFUSED WITH

ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUND