Abstract: A method for forming a fitting at an end of a braid-reinforced silicone tube. A short length of the outer layer surrounding the braiding is removed and the exposed braiding is folded back over a first silicone ring and then a second silicone ring is placed over the folded-over braiding. The end of the tube is then placed in a mold which is then filled with liquid silicone. After the silicone is heated and cured, a unitary structure of tube and fitting results. Since the braiding is part of the unitary structure, it cannot be pulled out, thereby increasing the reliability of tube and fitting.