Table 9 Description of mattress pads and fiberfill (Ohlemiller & Gann [2003])
From: Assessment of factors affecting fire performance of mattresses: a review
Mattress pad description | Top shell | Fiberfill | Bottom shell |
|---|---|---|---|
Normal mattress pad | 100% cotton | 100% polyester | Non-woven scrim |
Mattress pad A | Â | Blend of charring/non-charring fibers | Â |
Mattress pad B | Â | Charring fiber | Â |
Mattress pad C | Â | 100% polyester charring barrier fabric (Type I) | Â |
Mattress pad D | Â | 100% polyester charring barrier fabric (Type II) | Â |