The main requirements when making curtains from our fabric are related to fire safety.

The following are relevant standards for fire safety for curtains:

The exact requirements depend on the end use and where the product is going to be used.

There are few specific requirements for consumer use, however, if the product will end up in a public place, generally the requirements are stricter.

You must make sure your fabric of choice meets the necessary fire safety requirements.

Note that construction of the final piece can change the fire safety characteristics, including the choice of thread, accessories, lining, etc.

If your intend to retail your products, it is highly recommended to get the final products tested for fire safety before marketing them for sale.

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

The primary concern is heat resistance. There aren't many standards relating to lampshades, but these might apply:

In general, you should make sure your lampshade is electrically safe, and able to resist the heat of the lamp.

You may be safer using an FR rated fabric vs a non-FR rated one, for example.

Dannells make great lampshade kits that have proven the test of time and are widely used not only for individual but also contract manufacture.

The requirements for signage are similar to that of drapery, curtains and other vertically hung textiles.

The following standards apply:

You must make sure the fabric has the correct fire safety rating for your end use.

You must also make sure that the signage will be hung and attached correctly.

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:

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.