These fabrics are chemically treated with a water Solution and if wetted in any way should be retreated to meet flammability requirements.
DFR - Durably Flame-Retardant
These fabrics are chemically treated to withstand a number of cleanings.
IFR - Inherently Flame-Retardant
These fabrics are woven from fibres that have high flame retardancy, and in some cases an additional chemical treatment is added as an extra safeguard.
Not FR - Not Flame-Retardant
These fabrics have not had any flame-retardant treatment.
M1: French
These fabrics have been tested to conform to French Fire Regulations.
B1: (DIN4102) German
These fabrics have been tested to conform to German Fire Regulations.
BS 5867 Part 2 B
This is the British Standard for flame-retardant fabrics for use in curtains and drapes.
