FTTS-FA-015 Flame-Resistant Textiles

Flame-Resistant Textiles are most commonly made from synthetic fibers that have been individually treated with flame-resistant additives. However, they may also be made from synthetic fibers having inherent flame-resistant quality, natural fibers treated with flame-resistant additives, or fabrics coated with flame-resistant additives during finishing process. Flame-Resistant Textiles do not easily catch fire. Moreover they deter combustion and block flames. Flame-Resistant Textiles are commonly used in fabrics for infant wear, children’s pajamas, general apparel, wall coverings, furniture decorations, curtains, tents, special work apparel and many other applications.

Taiwan technology for Flame Resistant Textiles achieves CPAI-84 requirement (tent fabric) and better than class 2 for CNS10285 2 (General apparel fabric). Phenomena measured are carbonized distance, after-flame time, and after-glow time. The top grade for this test is Class 1 for CNS10285 1 (based on fabric weight of 450g/㎡).

Scope

This criterion defines the evaluation and testing of stain release textiles. It is applicable to measure the ability of textile to release stain after home laundering.

Performance specification

 

 

Requirement

stained sample before pretreatment

Grade 3.5

stained sample after pretreatment (refer to Note 1)

Grade 3

Note 1 Washing condition should be according to AATCC 135(1)(III)(A)iii and washing cycles should be  referred to section 4.1 for durability consideration.