Flame-retardant fabric
Flame-retardant fabrics, as a type of functional textile material, play a key role in protecting human life and property.
These materials are treated with special processes or made from inherently flame-retardant fibers, which can effectively
inhibit flame spread, slow down burning when exposed to fire, and quickly self-extinguish after the fire source is removed,
providing valuable time for evacuation.
The core value of flame-retardant fabrics lies in their proactive fire prevention capability. By disrupting any of the
conditions in the fire triangle (combustible material, oxidizer, ignition source), they achieve the technical goal of
blocking the spread of fire from the source.
With the improvement of global safety standards and the enhancement of environmental awareness, flame-retardant
fabric technology is rapidly developing towards high performance, environmental safety, and multifunctional integration,
and has become an indispensable important component of the modern safety protection system.
Product Category | Representative Material | Core Features | Typical application scenarios |
Aramid fiber fabric | Aramid 1313, Aramid 1414, Kevlar, Nomex® | LOI value 28%-32%, temperature resistant 200-250℃, high strength, chemically resistant, chars when exposed to fire without melting or dripping | Firefighting combat suit, anti-electric arc suit, high-temperature protective equipment, bulletproof vest lining |
Polyimide fabric | Polyimide fibers, polyimide composites | LOI value above 30%, temperature resistance 240-300℃, good thermal stability, no melting droplets, low smoke and non-toxic | High-temperature industrial protective clothing, aerospace materials, electrical insulation materials |
Carbon fiber new material fabric | BlackFire carbon aramid and carbon-based polypropylene virgin fiber modified fibers | LOI value 45%-60%, temperature resistance up to 1800℃, no melting droplets, ultra-light and soft, high air permeability | Ultra-high temperature protective equipment, new energy fire control blankets, fire rescue equipment, aerospace materials |
PBI fiber fabric | Polybenzimidazole fiber | LOI value 29%-34%, temperature resistant above 500°C, resistant to chemical corrosion, resistant to radiation | High-temperature protective clothing, nuclear industry protective equipment, outer layer fabric of firefighter suits |
Acrylonitrile flame-retardant fabric | Pre-oxidized acrylic fiber, modified acrylic fiber | LOI value is about 28%, temperature resistance 200-300°C, hand feel similar to wool, good flame retardancy | Industrial protective clothing, special work clothes, high-temperature resistant curtains |
2. Post-treated flame-retardant fabric
Flame-retardant cotton fabric | Representative Material | Core Features | Typical application scenarios |
Flame-retardant cotton fabric | Flame-retardant cotton (biomass grafting technology) | LOI value 29%-35%, retains the moisture absorption and breathability of cotton, can withstand 30-50 washes | Medical protective clothing, hotel textiles, children's pajamas, home decoration fabrics |
Flame-retardant polyester fabric | Flame-retardant polyester fiber, FRPET | LOI value ≥28%, flame retardant against dripping, low smoke, can withstand 25-50 washes | Industrial protective clothing, car seats, aircraft interiors, sofa covers |
Flame-retardant Viscose/Lyocell | Flame-retardant viscose, flame-retardant lyocell | LOI value ≥28%, retains more than 10% moisture regain, hygroscopic and breathable, washable | Inner layer of firefighter clothing, summer protective clothing, lightweight flame-retardant textiles |
Flame-retardant wool/silk | Flame-retardant wool, flame-retardant silk | LOI value ≥ 30%, retains the feel and comfort of natural fibers, can withstand 30 washes | High-end home textiles, medical protective curtains, special work clothing |
Glass fiber-based flame retardant fabric | Glass fiber, flame-retardant glass fiber composite materials | Non-combustible, high temperature resistant, good dimensional stability | Building fire barriers, high-temperature filtration materials, fireproof packaging materials |
Basalt fiber flame-retardant fabric | Basalt fiber, basalt fiber composite materials | Good temperature resistance, strong flame retardancy, high mechanical strength | Industrial protective clothing, construction fireproof materials, aerospace materials |
Flame-retardant Fabric Characteristics
l Flame retardant performance: Achieves fire protection through multiple mechanisms, not easily ignited, self-extinguishes
quickly, and does not produce molten drips;
l Physical and mechanical properties: maintain good physical properties, and fabric weight and thickness can be customized
as needed;
l Washing resistance: Has good washability, and can maintain its flame-retardant function after multiple washes;
l Environmental protection and safety performance: Uses an environmentally friendly halogen-free system, meets ecological
standards, and is non-irritating to the human body;
l Multifunctional integration: High-end products can simultaneously have multiple functions such as anti-static, water-repellent,
and oil-repellent.
The following table summarizes the main application scenarios and standard requirements of mainstream
flame-retardant fabrics currently on the market:
Application field | Specific use scenarios | Corresponding Fabric Category | Regulations/Standards Requirements |
Industrial Safety Protection | Workwear for metallurgical casting, welding operations, petrochemical, power maintenance, and oil and gas extraction | 100% cotton flame-retardant fabric, CVC flame-retardant fabric, aramid blended fabric |
GB 8965.1-2020 'Protective Clothing - Flame Retardant Clothing' EN 11611/EN 11612 NFPA 2112 (TPP≥6.0 cal/cm²)
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Fire Emergency Rescue | Firefighter fire protection suit, emergency rescue suit, forest fire suit | Aramid fabric, aramid/flame-retardant viscose blend, carbon fiber fabric |
GB 20653-2020 'Occupational Protective Clothing' NFPA 1971 ISO 17492
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Architectural Interior Decoration | Hotel curtains, cinema screens, shopping mall wall fabrics, office furniture fabrics, carpets | Flame-retardant polyester fabric, flame-retardant viscose fabric, flame-retardant cotton fabric |
GB/T 17591-2025 'Flame Retardant Fabrics' B1 Level GB 8624-2012 B1 Level NFPA 701
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Transportation interior | Car seat fabrics, high-speed rail interiors, airplane seats, ship cabin fabrics | Flame-retardant polyester, flame-retardant acrylic, flame-retardant wool blend |
TB/T 3139 (Railway Vehicles) CCAR-25 (Aviation) IMO FTP Code (Maritime)
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Outdoor Equipment and Supplies | Camping tents, sleeping bag fabrics, outdoor furniture, parasol fabrics | Flame-retardant polyester Oxford cloth, flame-retardant nylon, flame-retardant coated fabric |
ISO 15025:2000 BS 5867 CPAI-84 (Tent Flame Retardant Standard)
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Protection in the Electric Power Industry | High-voltage live work clothing, anti-electric arc clothing, substation work clothing | Aramid arc-resistant fabric, flame-retardant antistatic fabric |
GB/T 18857 'Arc-Resistant Clothing' IEC 61482 ASTM F1959
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Military and Police Special Equipment | Training uniform, combat uniform, bomb-proof clothing fabric, military tents | Aramid III, flame-retardant blended multifunctional fabric |
GJB Military Standards NIJ Protection Standards
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Home Furnishings and Textiles | Flame-retardant bedding, sofa covers, children's pajamas, curtains | Flame-retardant cotton, flame-retardant polyester, flame-retardant viscose |
GB 31701 (Infant Products) 16 CFR 1615/1616 (USA) BS 7175 (Bedding)
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