Table 2 Performance and properties of various cover fabrics in cigarette ignition and small open flame tests (Memorandum to D [2004])
From: A review of fire blocking technologies for soft furnishings
Sample description | Fiber content | Fabric construction | Area density, (g/m) | Cigarette ignition test | Small open flame test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cover Fabric I | 100% FR Polyester | Plain weave | 220 | Not Tested | √/P |
Cover Fabric II | 100% cotton | Twill | 413 | X | √/F |
Cover Fabric III | 100% cotton | Pile weave corduroy | 332 | X | √/F |
Cover Fabric IV | 100% Cotton | Plain weave | 220 | X | √/F |
Cover Fabric V | 56%Rayon/34%polyester/10%cotton | Jacquard | 349 | X | √/F |
Cover Fabric VI | 60% acetate/40% cotton | taffeta | 136 | X | √/F |
Cover Fabric VII | 100% silk | Plain weave | 125 | X | X |
Cover Fabric VIII | 57% acrylic/31%polyester/12% olefin | Plain weave | 303 | X | √/F |