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title: 5 tips for choosing a fire barrier fabric
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Healthcare Fabrics

# 5 tips for choosing a fire barrier fabric

Herculite fire barrier fabrics form a layer between the exterior mattress tick and the interior support cushion.

[ Leslie Haddad ](https://www.herculite.com/blog/author/leslie-haddad)

 Mar 25, 2014

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![Fire_Test](https://www.herculite.com/hs-fs/hub/98736/file-612496335.jpg?width=500&height=376&name=file-612496335.jpg)

The U.S. Congress and CPSC enacted 16 CFR Part 1633, the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame)of Mattress Sets; Final Rule which took effect July 1, 2007. The statute requires mattress makers to incorporate fire barrier fabrics, which are flame-resistant and self-extinguishing when a flame source is removed, into the manufacture of their bedding products. Designed to be integrated into a mattress by forming a layer between the exterior mattress tick and the interior support cushion, fire barrier fabrics work like this:

of Mattress Sets; Final Rule which took effect July 1, 2007. The statute requires mattress makers to incorporate fire barrier fabrics, which are flame-resistant and self-extinguishing when a flame source is removed, into the manufacture of their bedding products. Designed to be integrated into a mattress by forming a layer between the exterior mattress tick and the interior support cushion, fire barrier fabrics work like this:

When the material comes into contact with a flame, the surface of the barrier fabric is designed to char. This inhibits the spread of the flame. The fire barrier fabric yarns maintain a stable framework for the char layer and restrict airflow depleting the fuel for the flame, thus reducing the flames access to the materials deeper inside the mattress.

## Here are 5 tips for choosing a fire barrier fabric:

- Choose a proven, reliable fabric from a trusted supplier.
- Use a fire barrier fabric that is tear resistant, reducing labor time and increasing production throughput.
- Review the fire barrier's durability with use testing, a fire barrier fabric that has fallen apart inside your mattress makes potential repairs or rebuilds impossible.
- Choose a fabric that fabricates easily and is comfortable to work with.
- Consider an all-in-one top tick and fire barrier fabric in order to reduce inventory, labor time, and increase throughput such as Sure-Chek FR Shield, which incorporates [Sure-Chek](https://www.herculite.com/healthcare-fabrics) top ticks with a reliable non-woven fire barrier back.
  
   

## Custom Engineered Healthcare Fabric

When a project requires specific features or attributes such as flame resistance, our experienced development team will customize a product to meet your need. As you develop these new applications Herculite welcomes the opportunity to improve your bottom line.

[Please contact us here.](https://www.herculite.com/contact)

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