3M Futuro™ is the first to incorporate the innovative custom dial technology into its range of therapeutic supports with the launch of the Futuro™ Custom Dial Wrist Stabiliser and Futuro™ Custom Dial Tennis Elbow Strap.

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Futuro™ Supports & Braces
Advanced Technology Range

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Introducing the
Futuro™Custom Dial Range

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Macro trends driving growth in this category
Aging population
e.g. arthritis 15%
population
Rise in obesity – placing strain on
joints.
Note: From 1995 till 2011/12 male
average weight has increased 4 kg
and female average weight has
increased 3 kg
Rise in physical activity trends both
for the overweight population (who
need joint support) AND the healthy
population who ‘go hard’ when
exercising
Full spectrum of age groups
exercising
Exercisers look for new technology to
aid performance
People who are looking for a ‘multi-
use’, drug free alternative OR a
complementary therapy for joint pain
that will get them through a whole
day or activity – people still spending
on health
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Consumer insights driving growth in this category
Majority of people that
use supports & braces
engage in DIY &
Gardening – holistic
approach works!
Sport is only 23% of Support &
Braces users – competitors have
focused on sport
Category awareness is low – only 1/3
population
Many opportunities to expand cross
selling – pain medication, liniments
Drivers of purchase are HCP or peer
recommendation (online ratings &
reviews)
People who buy Supports & Braces
want comfort & breathability

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 The Futuro™ brand is now able to take our high quality design expertise and materials
into other Advanced Technology areas such as:
― Futuro™ ‘Custom Dial’ Wrist & Elbow Supports (Hero range)
― Futuro ™ ‘Precision Fit’ range for advanced performance (for Pharmacies that want to offer a ‘premium
sports range’ & extract the higher dollars that this category can command)
― Futuro ™ ‘Active Knit’ range for the soft knit fabric feel teamed with high performance features
― Futuro ™‘Deluxe Thumb Stabiliser’ now in black & US Arthritis Foundation ‘ease of use`’ closure system
for painful conditions of the hands
― Futuro ™ Support Socks for Men & Women – ideal for travel, standing jobs, walking jobs – anywhere
that legs & feet can get tired, swollen or aching.
 We aim to grow the category further, gain new users with innovative leading products!
Why a Futuro™ ‘Advanced Technology’ range?
Custom Dial
Deluxe Thumb
Support Socks
Active KnitPrecision Fit

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Futuro™- Custom Dial Range - Wrist
 Featuring a Revolutionary Custom Fit Dial System that provides highly targeted
“support on demand”. Titrate to variable needs throughout the day
 Two adjustable dials – technology that is also used in cycling shoes and ski boots for
precise stabilisation
 Durable lacing & materials whilst still breathable and soft on the inside.
 Low cut, ergonomic shape for freedom of hand movement
 For frequent users that wear out hook & loop styles - for improved longevity
 Wrist/Carpel Tunnel is a major area for this category

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Futuro™ - Custom Dial Range – Elbow strap
 Uses a dial system for the ultimate in targeted
in assistance in managing the symptoms of
pain.
 It allows you to fine tune the exact amount of
pressure needed in just the right spot whilst
minimising pressure around the rest of the
arm.
 Turning the dial lowers the pad to apply
targeted pressure up to 3X more than the rest
of the arm.

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Futuro™– Custom Dial Range