Fire Safety for Fabrics, Garments & Technical Textiles
Textile materials are widely used across railways, transportation, construction, defense, automotive, aviation, and public infrastructure. Their fire performance directly impacts occupant safety, evacuation time, smoke generation, and overall fire risk. Comprehensive fire testing helps manufacturers validate compliance, improve product design, and meet national and international safety requirements.
At Prospec Labs, we evaluate the reaction-to-fire characteristics of textiles through internationally recognized test methods covering flammability, heat release, smoke generation, toxicity, ignitability, and flame spread behavior. Our testing services support product certification, regulatory compliance, R&D, and material qualification for demanding applications.
KEY TEST PARAMETERS
Our fire testing capabilities cover essential performance parameters, including:
These parameters help determine the suitability and safety performance of materials used in modern Textile industry.
Standards & Codes
Textile Flammability
- ASTM D6413 – Vertical Flame Resistance of Textiles
- 16 CFR Part 1610 – Standard for Clothing Textiles
- 16 CFR Part 1615/1616 – Children’s Sleepwear Flammability
- ISO 15025 – Protective Clothing Flame Spread Test
- ISO 6940 & ISO 6941 – Flame Spread Properties of Fabrics
Smoke Density & Toxicity
- ISO 5659-2 – Smoke Density Chamber
- ASTM E662 – Specific Optical Density of Smoke
- EN 17084 – Fire Toxicity Assessment
- ISO 19702 – Toxic Gas Analysis
Railway Applications
- EN 45545-2 – Fire Protection on Railway Vehicles
- EN 45545-3 – Fire Resistance Requirements
- NFPA 130 – Fixed Guideway Transit Systems
Aerospace & Transportation
- FAR 25.853 – Aircraft Interior Materials
- Airbus ABD 0031
- Boeing BSS 7238 / BSS 7239
Protective & Technical Textiles
- ISO 11612 – Protective Clothing Against Heat and Flame
- ISO 14116 – Limited Flame Spread Materials
- NFPA 701 – Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
By combining advanced fire testing equipment, experienced engineers, and internationally accepted standards, we help textile manufacturers ensure safer products and faster market acceptance across global industries.