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Fire Retardancy

Safety without compromise with Fire Retardancy

Prioritize safety without compromising on style with our Fire Retardancy treatments at Hassan Brothers Textile. Our advanced fire retardant finishes are designed to provide an extra layer of protection to your fabrics, ensuring they meet stringent safety standards. Whether for residential, commercial, or industrial applications, our treatments offer peace of mind, allowing you to enjoy your textiles with confidence.

Steam rising from fabric during finishing
Reduced flammability
Original look kept
Tested

Reduced flammability

A protective barrier on every fibre slows the spread of flame.

Safety standards

Finishes designed to meet stringent fire-safety requirements.

Look & feel kept

Protection that preserves the fabric’s original appearance and handle.

Wide applications

Suitable for upholstery, drapery, workwear and public spaces.

History

Centuries of safer textiles

The concept of fire retardancy has been crucial for centuries, driven by the need to enhance safety in various environments. Early methods involved treating fabrics with natural substances like alum and borax to reduce flammability. Over time, scientific advancements led to the development of sophisticated chemical treatments that provide superior fire resistance. Today, fire retardancy is essential in many sectors, from home furnishings to public spaces, playing a vital role in safeguarding lives and property.

Alum & borax

Early methods treated fabrics with natural substances to reduce flammability.

Scientific advances

Sophisticated chemical treatments brought far greater fire resistance.

Today at Hassan Brothers

We match the treatment to each fabric and its end use, then test it.

Process

Our application process

Explore our laboratory and learn about the precise process of applying our Fire Retardancy treatment. We start by meticulously analyzing the fabric’s composition and intended application to determine the optimal fire retardant solution. Our specialized equipment ensures uniform application, as our technicians meticulously coat each fiber with a protective barrier. Rigorous testing confirms the fabric’s enhanced fire resistance, providing peace of mind in any setting. From upholstery to drapery, our Fire Retardancy treatment ensures fabrics meet the highest safety standards without compromising on style.

01

Fabric analysis

We analyse the composition and application to choose the optimal fire-retardant solution.

02

Uniform application

Specialised equipment coats each fibre with an even protective barrier.

03

Rigorous testing

Testing confirms the enhanced fire resistance before the fabric leaves our mill.

Varieties

Varieties of Fire Retardancy

Explore our range of fire retardant treatments tailored to different needs and applications. Whether you need a light, barely noticeable finish for delicate fabrics or a robust treatment for heavy-duty materials, we have a solution to suit every requirement. Our treatments are designed to maintain the fabric’s original look and feel while providing effective fire resistance, ensuring safety without sacrificing aesthetics.

Waxed Cotton Fabric

Fernie

Dark Olive – Victoria
Lightweight Waxed Cotton

Victoria

“Hassan Textiles provided us with the highest quality cotton canvas. We sent them a sample, which they expertly reverse engineered to develop the exact product and shade we needed, complete with a durable water repellent finish.”

Kormed Instruments
Verified client

Interested in Fire Retardancy?

Tell us about your base fabric and the look you’re after. Our lab will match the finish and come back with samples and pricing.