The FUTURO brand, owned by the multinational conglomerate 3M, is a line of braces, supports, and compression hosiery products designed to provide pain relief, support weak or injured muscles and joints, and help people stay active.

Key aspects of the company/brand include:

Purpose:
The brand focuses on “empowering you forward” by helping individuals maintain an active lifestyle and recover from injuries, allowing them to make the most out of every day.

Product Development:
Products are developed by 3M experts, including engineers and medical professionals, who collaborate on research, development, and testing to ensure they meet consumer needs and provide appropriate support, comfort, and fit.

Product Range:
The line includes a wide range of solutions for different body parts, such as ankles, feet, calves, elbows, arms, knees, neck, abdomen, back, wrists, hands, and thumbs. They offer various compression levels, heat retention, and breathability features.

History:
The brand’s history dates back to 1917, when its founder, George “Jack” Jung Jr., first innovated supportive materials. The first public brace was the Jung Arch Brace in 1919, with the “Futuro” brand name established over the following decade. 3M acquired the business in 2008.

Parent Company:
FUTURO is a brand within 3M’s consumer and healthcare segments. 3M Company (originally Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) is a global science and innovation company that produces a vast array of products, from Post-it Notes and Scotch Tape to industrial and safety equipment. Note that 3M’s core healthcare segment was recently spun off into a new, independent company called Solventum Corporation in April 2024, but it is unclear if the consumer-focused FUTURO brand was included in that specific spinoff.