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  • FIRE CAN STRIKE ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME, SO IT'S CRUCIAL TO PLAN FOR THE WORST

    FIRE CAN STRIKE ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME, SO IT'S CRUCIAL TO PLAN FOR THE WORST

        Building codes specify the number of hours a structure must withstand a given temperature, based on a variety of characteristics of the building in question. There are three key considerations when creating a fire protection plan: life safety, fire suppression, and protection of the structure. ... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • brominated flame retardants

    brominated flame retardants

    Although the U.S. and the EU banned the manufacturing of certain types of PBDEs (polybrominated diphenylethers) by 2004, Britain's progress on the regulation front is much slower and PBDEs have yet to be completely phased out.   PBDEs have gained a prominent place in the hierarchy of most toxic orga... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • fabric become fire retardant

    fabric become fire retardant

    There are three main ways that a fabric may become fire retardant (FR):   First,  the fabric may itself consist of, and be woven from, yarns which are inherently fire retardant e.g. wool. This is the best solution as the drape and natural feel of the fabric is unaffected.   Second, and most commonly... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • Considerations Around Fabric Flammability

    Considerations Around Fabric Flammability

    Considerations Around Fabric Flammability Fabric flammability is an important issue to consider, especially for drapery that will be used in a public space such as a school, theatre or special event venue, since federal regulations require that drapery fabrics used in such spaces be certified as fir... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News
  • FLAME RETARDANTS ON UPHOLSTERY

    FLAME RETARDANTS ON UPHOLSTERY

    FLAME RETARDANTS ON UPHOLSTERY Hidden Danger The most common use of flame retardants on residential upholstered furnishings is found inside down-filled cushions. The cotton fabric, or “ticking,” encasing the down is treated with a flame retardant. Unfortunately, many of these chemicals are hydrophil... read more

    Nov 26,2020 Industry News

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