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| Check | flame retardant fabric | outdoor fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Flame retardant fabric is cloth that meets a named flammability standard. The standard name matters more than the adjective. | See the outdoor fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | FR finishes can change hand. Inherent FR fibres feel like their fibre family. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Mass still belongs on the spec. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Workwear, interiors, and some event cloth, when certified for that use. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | The words flame retardant without a standard. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every flame retardant fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Flame retardant fabric is cloth that meets a named flammability standard. The standard name matters more than the adjective. Ask which standard, which test method, and whether the FR is inherent or a finish.
Can you skip sampling flame retardant fabric?
Request the standard name with the sample. Do not invent a pass.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword flame retardant fabric?
Standard name, inherent vs finish, mass, and care life. Printing FR on a fashion cloth without a method.
