PROBAN® fabrics are used in a wide variety of end use applications,
such as upholstery, curtain fabric and workwear. Each industry will
have its own regulations stipulating flame retardancy and durability
to washing standards. Here are some examples of different industry regulations:
| Protective Clothing (woven & or knitted) for
use in the European Community |
EN 533: 1997 Index 3, EN 531: 1995 para 6.2.2 EN 470: Part 1: 1995
para 6.1 after 50 washes at 75°C (according to EN 10528 Standard
wash).
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| UK Sheeting & Blankets |
| BS7175 Ignition sources 0, 1 & or 5 when tested on top of & or
below the test fabric, after 200 washes at 74°C. |
| UK Curtaining |
| BS 5867 Part 2 Type B after 50 washes at 74°C. |
| Mattress Ticking |
| BS 7175 Ignition sources 0, 1& or 5 when tested on top of & or
below the test fabric, after 3 washes at 74°C. |
| UK Upholstery |
BS 5852 Part 1 Ignition sources 0 & 1 after a water
soak treatment BS 5651. |