Inherent Flame Retardant Blackout Fabric Polyester Fire Resistant for Home Textile

Fabric Introduction

BEGOODTEX Permanent Flame Retardant Blackout Fabric is a flame retardant fabric with strong blackout features. The surface is made of two layers of intrinsic flame retardant polyester yarn and black silk in the center of the shade. The fabrics are diverse, affordable, soft and comfortable. Due to the flame retardant properties, these fabrics offer a beautiful and silky effect, as well as good flame retardant and light blocking functions, creating a comfortable and quiet environment for you.

Advantages of Fabrics

• 95% blackout rate:The surface consists of two layers of intrinsic flame retardant polyester yarn and a layer of black blackout silk in the middle, providing a 95% blackout effect.
• Permanent Flame Retardant: The fabric’s flame retardant properties are achieved through the use of BEGOODTEX permanent flame retardant yarn combined with black silk for blackout purposes. This combination transforms ordinary blackout fabric has flame retardant effect, soft handfeel, and good effect in stopping the spread of fire. The fabric has passed the flame retardant standards in various countries such as: UK, USA, France, France and so on.

Fabric Specification:

• Ingredients: 100%  polyester
• Width: 300cm
• Weight: 250/280/350 g/m²
• Density: 140*32, 140+14*45+15, 60+15*28+14, 45+9*33+5.5+5.5
• YarnCount:75D*300D,(75D+75D)+300D*(75D+75D),150D+450D*300D+450D+800D, 150D+1000D*300D+5N+1000D.
• Shading rate: 95%.
• Flame retardant standards: NFPA 701, NF-P92-503-M1, BS 5815, M1, EN 13501-1, EN 13773, Class 1, BS 5867-2 Type C.
• International standards: GRS, OEKO-TEX 100.
• Fabric Features: Flame retardant, blackout, UV resistant, soundproof.
• Fabric types: flat blackout fabric, cationic blackout fabric, single side blackout fabric, striped blackout fabric, embossed blackout fabric, jacquard blackout fabric, printed blackout fabric, and other variations.
• Color: Eleven colors are available: gray, brown, magnolia, big red, full yellow, snow white, beige gray, medium pink, full blue, beige, gray curry and so on.

Fabric has four major uses:

This flame retardant faux linen coated blackout fabric is especially suitable for homes, hotels, and other places because of its 100% blackout effect.

1. Beautify the living room: other interior decorations such as drapes and roller blinds. These items are commonly used in places such as: hotels, guesthouses, etc..
2. Sleeping products: In the bedroom that requires a dark environment, it can be made into eye masks and other sleeping accessories.
3. Curtains and drapes: it is suitable for various applications such as furniture curtains, stage plays, greenhouse coverings, and other settings where stable light conditions are required.
4. Tablecloths and tablecloths: often used for dining tables because of their wear-resistant and washable properties, protecting the tabletop from oil stains and other spills.

Packaging and Transportation

Packing: Mainly an inner plastic bag and an outer woven bag, usually customized according to your requirements.

Transportation: Various transportation methods (air, sea, rail, road, express) are available for you to choose.

Blackout fabric BS5867 Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a 100% polyester inherent flame retardant blackout curtain fabric with a royal blue color. The test is conducted according to Type C of BS 5867-2:2008, which includes surface ignition tests in both the machine direction and the cross direction. Prior to testing, the sample undergoes a standard washing procedure of 50 cycles and is conditioned in an environment with a temperature of 20±2°C and a relative humidity of 65±5% for at least 24 hours to ensure the accuracy of the test. During the test, a flame is applied to the surface of the sample, and the spread, duration, and after-effects of the flame are observed.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: 100% Polyester Inherent Flame Retardant Blackout Curtain Fabric
• Color: Royal Blue
• Area Density: 248 g/m²
• Sample Size: 200 mm×160 mm
• Washing Procedure: 50 cycles according to BS EN ISO 10528
• The lowest boundary of the flame did not reach the vertical edge
• No hole reached the vertical edge
• Duration of afterflame: 0 seconds
• Duration of afterglow: 0 seconds
• Max. vertical extent of hole: 67 mm (Machine Direction) and 60 mm (Cross Direction)
• Max. horizontal extent of hole: 20 mm (Machine Direction) and 21 mm (Cross Direction)

Test Result: The sample meets the requirements of Type C of BS 5867-2:2008.

Blackout fabric DIN4102-B1 Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a 100% polyester inherent flame retardant blackout fabric with a black color. The test is conducted according to DIN 4102-1:1998, which evaluates the fire behavior of building materials. The test includes the use of the ‘Brandschacht’ apparatus specified in DIN 4102-15 to simulate the material’s reaction under fire conditions.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: 100% Polyester Inherent Flame Retardant Blackout Fabric
• Color: Black
• Classification: B1

Test Result: The sample meets the requirements of DIN 4102-1 B1.

Blackout fabric CA title 19 1237.2 Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a flame retardant blackout fabric used for curtains with a black color. The test is conducted according to California Fire Marshal Title 19: Section 1237.2, which is a large-scale fire resistance test to evaluate the performance of materials under actual fire conditions.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: Inherent Flame Retardant Blackout Fabric
• Color: Black
• Area Density: 260 g/m²
• Sample Size: 330mm×76mm

Test Result: The sample meets the requirements of California Fire Marshal Title 19: Section 1237.2.

Blackout fabric EN13501-1 Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a 100% polyester inherent flame retardant linen dimout fabric with a white color. The test is conducted according to EN 13501-1:2018, which classifies the fire behavior of construction products and building elements.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: 100% Polyester Inherent Flame Retardant Linen Dimout Fabric
• Color: White
• Area Density: 335 g/m²
• Classification: B-s1, d0
• FIGRA0.2MJ (W/s): 9.8
• FIGRA0.4MJ (W/s): 0.0
• THR600s (MJ): 0.2
• SMOGRA (m²/s²): 0.5
• TSP600s (m²): 7.0

Test Result: The product is classified as B-s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1:2018.

Blackout fabric EN13773 Class 1 Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a 100% polyester inherent flame retardant dimout fabric with a cream color. The test is conducted according to EN 1101 and EN 13772 to evaluate the burning behavior of curtains and drapes. The test includes a small flame ignition test and a large ignition source flame spread test.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: Inherent Flame Retardant Polyester Dimout Fabric
• Color: Cream
• Area Density: Approximately 349 g/m²
• Ignition time (s): 1-10 seconds
• After flame time (s): 0-4.4 seconds
• Reaches the top or vertical edges: No

Test Result: The test sample “as received” meets the requirements of Class 1 specified in EN 13773:2003.

Blackout fabric Light Blocking Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a woven fabric made of 100% polyester in black, which is inherent flame retardant. The test is conducted according to JIS L 1055:2009 to evaluate the light blocking effect. During the test, the sample is positioned with the face side facing the light source, with the original illuminance set at 10000lx.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: Woven fabric, 100% polyester, inherent flame retardant
• Color: Black
• Light Blocking Rate: 99.92%

Test Result: The sample shows excellent light blocking effect.

Blackout fabric JIS L 1091 Flammability Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a 100% polyester inherent flame retardant blackout fabric with a blue color. The test is conducted according to JIS L1091, using the 45° micro burner method to assess the flammability of textiles.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: Inherent Flame Retardant Polyester Blackout Fabric
• Color: Blue
• Area Density: 250 g/m²
• Sample Size: 350mm×250mm
• After flame time (s): 0 seconds
• Afterglow time (s): 0 seconds
• Damaged area (cm²): 12-14
• Charred length (cm): 3-5

Test Result: The material is classified as 3 according to the requirements of JIS L 1091:1999 Method A-1.

Blackout fabric M1 Flammability Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a 100% polyester inherent flame retardant blackout fabric with a black color. The test is conducted according to NF P 92-507:2004, which classifies the reaction of building interior fitting materials to fire.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: Inherent Flame Retardant Polyester Blackout Fabric
• Color: Black
• Area Density: Approximately 265 g/m²
• Destruction length average (cm): 12.5

Test Result: The classification of the material tested is M1.

Blackout fabric NFPA701 Flammability Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a blackout fabric with inherent flame retardancy, colored burgundy. The test is conducted according to NFPA 701:2019, which outlines standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles and films.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: Inherent Flame Retardant Blackout Fabric
• Color: Burgundy
• Area Density: Approximately 267 g/m²
• Average mass loss percentage: 17.91%
• Average after flame time (s): 0 seconds

Test Result: The tested sample “as received” meets the requirements of NFPA 701:2019, Test Method 1.

Blackout fabric UV Resistance Test report

Testing Process: The sample is a blackout fabric made of 100% polyester with inherent flame retardancy and colored black. The test is conducted according to BS EN ISO 105-B02:2014 to evaluate the color fastness to artificial light.

Test Data:

• Sample Description: Blackout fabric, 100% polyester, inherent flame retardant
• Color: Black
• Color change rating: Grade 6 (equivalent to blue wool reference fabric no. 6)
• Color staining rating (warp/weft, dry/wet): 4-5

Test Result: The sample shows good resistance to UV light and rubbing.