Safe nonwovens with fire retardants

Most nonwovens can be treated with fire retardants when used in products where fire safety is particularly important. For example, almost all nonwovens used in cars are treated with fire retardants.

Several industries have requirements to be able to prevent the development of fire. It is particularly important for products that are used in environments where the risk of fire is higher or where fire can cause serious damage.

Here are some industries that use fire-retardant nonwovens in their products

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Nonwoven is used both in walls, ceilings and floors, and it is important that it does not contribute to increased fire development. Therefore, many manufacturers, not least of nonwoven in walls, choose to add fire retardants. Read more about nonwovens in construction products.

CARS: Nonwoven is used in more than 40 different car components and especially in interior components inside the car cabin. Especially in the automotive industry, the requirements for fire retardants are very high and if the nonwoven components are not treated with fire retardants, the product is not approved. Read more about nonwoven in cars and auto.

BEDS & FURNITURE:Nonwoven is widely used by the bed and furniture industry as an interlayer and to protect the inner soft parts from sharper parts such as suspension. Some suppliers choose to use flame retardants in their nonwoven to increase the safety of their consumers. Read more about nonwovens in bed and furniture.

Are you interested in adding fire retardants to the nonwovens you use? Contact us at info@nonwoven.se or visit our website where you can always order nonwoven samples - write in the message that you are interested in fire retardant nonwoven.