Flame retardant non-woven fabric is a type of non-woven fabric material with flame retardant properties, widely used in fields such as construction, automobiles, aviation, and ships. Due to its excellent flame retardant properties, flame-retardant non-woven fabrics can effectively prevent the occurrence and spread of fires, thereby ensuring the safety of people’s lives and property.

Fire resistance of non-woven fabric

Non woven fabric is a new type of environmentally friendly material that is widely used in packaging, medical, home and other fields due to its unique physical properties. Firstly, it should be clarified that non-woven fabric is not equivalent to textiles, as both materials have different compositions and production processes. The fire resistance of non-woven fabrics is influenced by various factors, such as the degree of polymerization of the material, surface treatment, thickness, etc. The flammability of non-woven fabrics also depends on the properties of their fibers and adhesives. Generally speaking, fine fibers and low melting point fibers are flammable, while coarse fibers and high melting point fibers are difficult to ignite. The flammability of adhesives is related to their chemical composition and moisture content.

Why use fire-resistant non-woven fabric in soft furniture and bedding

Residential fires involving upholstered furniture, mattresses, and bedding remain the leading cause of fire related deaths, injuries, and property damage in the United States, and may be caused by smoking materials, open flames, or other ignition sources. An ongoing strategy involves fire hardening consumer products themselves, improving their fire resistance through the use of components and materials.
It is generally classified as “decoration” as: 1) soft furniture, 2) mattresses and bedding, and 3) bedding (bedding), including pillows, blankets, mattresses, and similar products In these products, it is necessary to use fire-resistant non-woven fabric that meets the standards to meet the needs of customers.

 Flame retardant treatment method for non-woven fabric

In order to improve the fire resistance of non-woven fabric, it can be treated with flame retardant. Common flame retardants include aluminum phosphate, flame retardant fibers, etc. These flame retardants can increase the fire resistance of non-woven fabrics, reducing or preventing the production of harmful gases and sources of ignition during combustion.

Testing standards for flame retardant nonwoven fabrics

Flame retardant non-woven fabric refers to materials that can slow down or prevent the continuation and expansion of fire sources to a certain extent. The commonly used flame retardant performance testing methods internationally include UL94, ASTM D6413, NFPA 701, GB 20286, etc. UL94 is a flame retardant evaluation standard in the United States, whose testing method mainly evaluates the combustion performance of materials in the vertical direction, including four levels: VO, V1, V2, and HB.

ASTM D6413 is a compression combustion testing method mainly used to evaluate the performance of fabrics when they undergo combustion in a vertical state. NFPA 701 is a flame retardant performance standard issued by the National Fire Protection Association in the United States, which specifies the flame retardant performance requirements for venue interior decoration and furniture materials. GB 20286 is the “Classification and Specification for Flame Retardant Materials” standard issued by the National Standards Committee of China, which mainly regulates the flame retardant performance of materials in the fields of construction and clothing.

Application scenarios and precautions of flame-retardant non woven fabric

Flame retardant non-woven fabrics are widely used in fields such as fire protection, building materials, automotive interiors, aerospace, industrial insulation, electrical electronics, etc., and have excellent fire resistance performance. The control of its production process and material formula has a significant impact on its flame retardant performance, and should be selected and used according to different application scenarios.
Meanwhile, when using flame-retardant non-woven fabric, the following precautions should also be taken:

1. Keep it dry. Prevent moisture and moisture from affecting flame retardancy.

2. Pay attention to insect prevention when storing. Insect repellent drugs should not be directly applied to non-woven fabrics.

3. Avoid collision with sharp or sharp objects during use to prevent damage.

4. Cannot be used in high temperature environments.

5. When using flame-retardant non-woven fabric, be sure to follow the product manual or safety manual.

Conclusion

In short, as a material with excellent fire resistance, the adherence to the testing standards and application precautions of flame-retardant non-woven fabric is the key to ensuring its performance. At the same time, it is also necessary to make reasonable choices and use in specific usage scenarios.

Dongguan Liansheng Non woven Technology Co., Ltd. was established in May 2020. It is a large-scale non-woven fabric production enterprise integrating research and development, production, and sales. It can produce various colors of PP spunbond non-woven fabrics with a width of less than 3.2 meters from 9 grams to 300 grams.