The Gold Standard
Pinel vs. The Competition
OTHER RESTRAINTS
Application Speed
Applied in 30 seconds
Up to 10 minutes
Staff Safety
Zero reported injuries
Staff injuries and lawsuits not uncommon
Patient Safety
Zero reported injuries
Skin damage and frequent harm
Psychological Harm
Minimal stress
Elevated stress
Strength
3x stronger than leather
Tears easily under strain
Adjustable
Lock down fully or release incrementally
All on or all off—no in-between
Fabrics
Soft, skin-safe, antimicrobial
Harsh, breakable, bacteria-prone
Learning portal, virtual and in-person all available and encouraged
Support and Training
Basic manuals
Complete System
One kit for all needs—bed, chair, stretcher
Multiple SKUs for different uses
Cleanliness and Bacteria Control
Antimicrobial and easy to wash
Absorbs bacteria, hard to clean
Sizing
One-size-fits-all
Fixed sizes (XS–XL)
Cuff Safety
Anti-slip, secure, gentle
Gaps, slippage, self-removal
Ease of Use
Velcro and touch-release locks
Knots, buckles and complexity