FLAMMABILITY GUIDELINES FOR TEXTILES
Takeaways:
If you only takeaway 3 things from this, let them be:
- Childrenswear rules a far more stringent than the rules for adult textiles
- Plain surface fabrics over 88.15gsm (2.6oz/yd) & The 'Magic 6+1' (acrylic, modacrylic, nylon, olefin, polyester, and wool + spandex) are deemed to meet requirements and don't need to be tested
- If in doubt, test
Full Text:
Garment producers are responsible for ensuring that their garments meet flammability guidelines. This is true for all apparel but especially true for children's wear.
There are a number of textiles that have been deemed exempt from testing because of consistent positive results.
Here's an excerpt from the - US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)Wearing Apparel Regulatory Summary regarding these exemptions:
KenDor does not warranty that fabrics will meet your specific testing requirements. Please ensure that you review your garments carefully and test as needed.
LINKS TO CPSC RESOURCES:
Click Here to read the full US CPSC Wearing Apparel Regulatory Summary
Click Here to read the Canadian Industry Guide to Flammability of Textile Products
Click Here to access the US CPSC Flammable Fabrics Act
Click Here to access the US CPSC "Apparel, Rugs, and Mattresses: What you need to know about the Flammable Fabrics Act"
TESTING FACILITIES:
Click Here for the CPSC link to testing facilities.
We have Canadian customers that have had flammability testing done at both Exova and CTT.
Please Ask Us if you need additional information and we'll do our best to help.
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THE FINE PRINT
The KenDor Resources and Useful Links are intended to aid our customers in understanding the general guidelines and/or industry standards for certain practices or fabric characteristics. These resources are not to be considered an official resource of information and should not be referenced as formal or legal standard guides. Customers are responsible for all fabric testing, securing marketing licenses and any claims made for their individual products. KenDor is not liable for any customer claims made.
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