Flame Retardants

Coated Spunbond Nonwovens for General Purpose Shelters

• Spunbonded fabrics coated to reinforce tensile properties
• Several coating solutions studied; results shared

Alternatives to Antimony in FR Formulating

• Comparison of various flame retardant coatings used on textiles

Flammability Update: Technology & Regulations

• Summary of recent regulatory actions and flammability characteristics that will be required of fibers and nonwoven products<

Inherently FR Polymeric Adhesive

• New waterborne, flame retardant binders for textile coating applications
• These binders handle like acrylic binders and can be used in wash durable situations

Flame Retarded Biobased Nonwovens Composites Prepared Entirely from Annual Plants

• Properties of FR treated nonwoven composites
• Preparation, characterization and potential applications of these composites

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Flammability of Innovative Fabrics for Firefighter Protective Clothing

• Results of a study to determine the comfort characteristics of new, innovative fabrics that could be used in turnout gear and uniforms presented and opportunities discussed

New Non-Formaldehyde Flame Retardant Finishing for Cotton/Nomex Blend Fabric Using a Hydroxyl-Functional Organophosphorus Oligomer

• New finish that improves laundering durability of FR-treated fabrics, but also enhances its flame retardant performance

Development of Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Nonwovens

• Application of FR chemicals to meltblown fabrics and the resulting properties are shared