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Contract Upholstery FR 350gsm

Contract Upholstery FR 350gsm

Fire retardant upholstery fabric rated for heavy contract use.

Our contract upholstery FR is a heavy weight, acrylic backed fabric suitable for upholstery. The fabric is BS5852 Crib 5 and IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8 rated making it suitable for commercial contract use.

The fabric is white has a brushed face giving it a soft hand. It has an acrylic backing that makes it easy to handle and stable.

Colour reproduction is strong and our contract upholstery FR has been Martindale tested to 100,000 rubs. This means its super durable and suitable for heavy long term use.

Specification

Type
Woven
Ink
Dye Sublimation
Weight
350gsm
Width
140cm
Composition
100% Polyester, Acrylic Backing
Properties
Fire Retardant, Waterproof
Origin
Woven in China, finished and printed in the United Kingdom.
Certification
OEKO-TEX Eco Passport Certified Ink (NEP 1902) info
Care
Routine Soap and warm water sponging is effective for ordinary soiling. Fresh stains, both water and oil based are easily removed using most water based household spray cleaning agents.

Standards

Standard Information Certificate
BS 5852:2006 Crib 5 BS 5852:2006.pdf
IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7 Pass IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7.pdf
IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8 Pass IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8.pdf
EN 71-3:2019 [1] EN 71-3:2019.pdf
[1] Expired standards - this standard has been withdrawn and is potentially replaced by a newer standard.

Representative samples have been independently tested against commercial standards by a UKAS accredited lab. Learn more Please note care instructions are provided for guidance only and recommend testing to ensure the fabric is suitable for your intended use.

Prices

Size Quantity Price Saving
Swatch 3 for 2 £2.99 -
Fat Quarter £15.99 -
Linear Metres 1m £29.99 -
5 - 10m £28.49 5.0%
10 - 40m £27.74 7.5%
40m+ £26.99 10.0%
  • No setup charges
  • Prices inclusive of VAT (where applicable)
  • Swatches and fat quarters are not eligible for bulk discounts.
  • Bulk discounts are based on the cumulative total per fabric. For example, you can order 10m with 10 designs, or 10m of the same design. The bulk discount is automatically applied during checkout.

Alternative Fabrics

Usage and Safety Instructions

Soft Furnishings

If you're making soft furnishings using our fabric, then you need to make it safely.

The primary concern is fire resistance. There are many standards that apply to soft furnishings:

Standard Description
BS 5815-3:2021 Sheets, sheeting, pillowslips, towels, napkins, counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector - Specification for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers including flammability performance
BS 7175:1989 Methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
EN ISO 12952-1:2010 Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items - Part 1: Ignition source: smouldering cigarette
EN ISO 12952-2:2010 Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items - Part 2: Ignition source: match-flame equivalent

And please note this list is not exhaustive - every country has its own regulations and some may be stricter or more relaxed than shown here.

Also, the requirements largely depend on where your item will be used. Furnishings destined for home use have much more relaxed requirements than those intended for use in a school or hospital, for example.

You should make sure that this fabric meets your specific requirements for fire safety when making your end product, whether it is for sale or not.

You can use our FR standards as a guideline, but it is important that you understand the different standards and to which situations they are applicable.

If in doubt, contact FIRA for advice in the UK about fire safety for furniture.

Upholstery

If you're making upholstery using our fabric, then you need to make it safely.

The primary concern is fire resistance. There are many standards that apply to upholstery:

Standard Description
BS 5852:2006 Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
EN 1021-1:2014 Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 1: Ignition source smouldering cigarette
EN 1021-2:2014 Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 2: Ignition source match flame equivalent
EN 14465:2003 Textiles - Upholstery fabrics - Specification and methods of test
IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8 Upholstered Furniture Fire Test

And please note this list is not exhaustive - every country has its own regulations and some may be stricter or more relaxed than shown here.

Also, the requirements largely depend on where your item will be used. Furnishings destined for home use have much more relaxed requirements than those intended for use in a school or hospital, for example.

You should make sure that this fabric meets your specific requirements for fire safety when making your end product, whether it is for sale or not.

You can use our FR standards as a guideline, but it is important that you understand the different standards and to which situations they are applicable.

If in doubt, contact FIRA for advice in the UK about fire safety for furniture.

You must also make sure your furniture is mechanically sound. Make sure there are no pinch points or likely points of failure, as this could cause serious injury.

Disclaimer

Please note this information is inteded for guidance only. You should check appropriate standards yourself to make sure your product conforms to all the necessary safety standards for your particular use case.