
What Is Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)? A Core Indicator of Flame-Retardant Performance
LOI is the minimum oxygen concentration needed to sustain combustion. This guide analyzes LOI values, testing standards, and the safety logic of IFR fabrics.

LOI is the minimum oxygen concentration needed to sustain combustion. This guide analyzes LOI values, testing standards, and the safety logic of IFR fabrics.

Fire safety is critically important in both residential and commercial environments where fabrics and soft furnishings are widely used. As a result, fire retardant sprays have become a popular and seemingly convenient solution. With just a few applications, ordinary textiles…

This article examines FR safety, distinguishing halogens from non-toxic inherent fibers. It covers skin safety, smoke toxicity, durability, and NFPA 701 standards.

Introduction: Flame Retardancy and Health Safety In high-risk industries such as firefighting, metallurgy, rail transport, and oil refining, flame-retardant protective clothing is the first line of defense.However, beyond resisting flames and heat, another question matters just as much: Are these…

The Value of Flame Retardant Knitted Fabrics in Safety Protection Flame retardant knitted fabrics are specially designed to enhance the fire resistance of materials. These fabrics effectively slow down the spread of flames, protecting users from fire-related harm. They are…

In flame-retardant textiles, the decision between inherent and treated FR fabrics is more than a technical distinction—it directly impacts protection, durability, and compliance. While both serve essential roles,inherent FR fabrics offer more reliable long-term performance, especially in high-risk, high-wear settings. Treated FR fabrics…

Standards for Flame Retardant Fabric Manufacturers Selecting the manufacturers of flame retardant products is equally essential. Because it can ensure home safety standards and regulations. Selecting manufacturers for these products comes with requirements like effectiveness and longevity of their utilized…

Principles and Materials of Blackout Curtain Fabrics Blackout curtain fabrics materials are designed to block out light to enhance privacy and save energy consumption efficiently due to the fabrics composition. Three-layer Natural Flame-retardant Polyester Yarn Blackout curtain fabrics often incorporate a…

The commonly seen term “FR Fabric” stands for “Flame Retardant Fabric.” However, this article discusses an ambiguous aspect of “FR” because it also abbreviates Flame Resistant, Fire Resistant, Fire Retardant, and Flame Retardant, four terms that seem identical but have…

Abstract: This article mainly introduces the combustion mechanism, thermal cracking characteristics, types and mechanisms of flame retardants in flame-retardant textiles, as well as the production methods and testing methods of flame-retardant fibers and fabrics. It covers various aspects from flame retardant…

Abstract: Based on the characteristics of poor permeability and flammability of ordinary polyester fabrics, this article will explore the processing technology of polyester fabrics through extensive experiments, and elaborate on the flame retardant mechanism, flame retardant testing methods, and related flame…

Increased Fire Risks During Christmas There are many reasons why Christmas equals a higher than-normal fire risk. Some common causes are overloaded electrical circuits from Christmas lights, unattended candles, and dry Christmas trees that can become highly flammable. Moreover, cooking…

From an ordinary bundle of fibers to a legendary flame-resistant fabric, the manufacturing process feels almost magical. The creation of a flame retardant fabric can follow two distinct paths: Flame-retardant fiber technology (Pre-treatment flame retardant method) and Fire Retardant Treated Technology (Post-treatment flame retardant technology).…

Why Flame Retardancy is Important for Kids’ Pajamas As parents, we all want to ensure the safety of children. This is why our pajamas are also what we should consider carefully. You may want to know -why do children’s pajamas…

Flame Retardant vs. Flame Resistant Fabric This is arguably the most common conflation in talking about flame retardant vs flame resistant fabrics but there are actually very stark differences. Flame retardant fabrics, chemically treated textile materials to resist ignition and…