Assessment of factors affecting fire performance of mattresses: a review

Fire Science Reviews

Table 10 Description of FR modified bedding assemblies and FR bedclothes (Ohlemiller & Gann [2003])

Bedding assembly*	Protective skirt	Description of bedclothes
		Mattress pad	Comforter	Pillow	Fitted, flat sheets, and pillowcase	Blanket
I	X	100% polyester fiberfill and100% cotton shell			50% cotton/50% polyester	100% acrylic
II	X	Blend of charring and non-charring fiberfill	FR polyester fill
III	√
IV		100% polyester fiberfill and charring barrier fabric (type 1) under 100% cotton shell
V	√
VI		100% polyester fiberfill and charring barrier fabric (type 2) under 100% cotton shell
VII	√

^* Bedding assembly includes mattress set (mattress and foundation) and bedclothes including protective skirt, mattress pad, two bed sheets, pillow with a pillowcase, blanket, and a comforter.