Flexible fire barriers based on natural nonwoven textiles

Abstract

Abstract These studies aimed at the development of natural fibre containing nonwoven fabrics with limited flammability. For 100% cellulosic fabrics, the presence of a flame retardant was essential for good fire performance, while for blended wool/hemp fabrics, (Wo+Hemp), moderate flame retardant levels were achieved without the addition of chemical treatment. Using cone calorimetry and LOI methods, fire performances were determined and all burning samples emitted low amounts of CO, although noticeable levels of CO 2 were evident. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.