EN 13501-1 is the mandatory standard for CE marking. This guide decodes the "B-s1, d0" rating system, explains the rigorous Single Burning Item (SBI) test, and helps you select IFR fabrics to control smoke and flaming droplets.
Selling children's pajamas in the US? Compliance with 16 CFR 1615/1616 is mandatory. This guide details the strict "Tight-Fitting" exemptions, the rigorous 50-wash cycle requirement, and how to select IFR fabrics.
UIC 564-2 is a set of technical regulations established by the International Union of Railways (UIC) governing “Fire Protection and Firefighting Measures in Passenger-Carrying Railway Vehicles.” Before the unification of the European standard EN 45545-2, UIC 564-2 was the de facto…
FAR 25.853 is the core aviation fire safety standard for aircraft interiors. This guide explains flammability, heat release, smoke tests, global equivalency, and compliance strategies.
Supplying interiors for cruise ships? This guide details the rigorous fire tests for curtains (Part 7), furniture (Part 8), and bedding (Part 9), explaining why land-based standards like Crib 5 are invalid at sea and how to select salt-resistant IFR fabrics.
Manufacturing tents for North America? CPAI-84 is the mandatory flammability standard. This guide covers wall and floor testing, US/Canada regulations, and how to select compliant materials for legal market entry.
Exporting to Japan? Compliance with JIS L 1091 is mandatory. This guide explains the strict "Bouen Label" system, the unique 45-degree test method, and how to select compliant IFR fabrics
Exporting to Italy? UNI 9177 Classe 1 is mandatory for public spaces and requires both Small Flame (UNI 8456) and Radiant Panel (UNI 9174) testing—beyond EN 13773 compliance.
For companies exporting textiles to Germany and the DACH region (Austria, Switzerland), DIN 4102-B1 is more than just a technical standard—it is a mandatory “market passport.” Especially in the globally renowned German trade fair industry (e.g., Messe Frankfurt, Hannover Messe) and the…
Selling textiles to France? The M1 rating is the non-negotiable "Gold Standard." This guide details the rigorous NF P92-503 electrical burner test, strict anti-dripping requirements, and how to achieve the prestigious M1 classification for hotels and public projects.
This guide examines the UK’s toughest bedding fire standard, BS 7175 Source 7, and highlights the key differences between BS 7175, BS 7177, and BS 5815.
This guide explores BS 5815, the mandatory safety standard for UK public sector bedding. From the rigorous "destroy then test" methods to choosing between IFR polyester and cotton.
