fire retardent spray

[Guest]

Can anyone suggest where I can buy a fire retardent spray that can be used on sheets and duvets etc for a care home that can be applied after they are washed.

[wee brian]

I dont think this is something you can do yourself.

I have dealt with theatrical productions where flame retardents were applied on site but I am not sure if theyr would be suitable fro bedclothes. Most Fire retardents are quite nasty chemicals and you could end up doing more harm than good.

If you are determined to follow this up try speaking to theatrical suppliers.

[Peter Wilkinson]

Envirograf produce one.  Look at http://www.envirograf.com/products/product066.html

They even claim that the 'washable' version can be applied to linen and survive repeated laundering.  Personally, however, being the eternal pessimist, I would exercise caution and ask for their test data- especially check out the ‘effective after repeated laundering’ claim.

[Guest]

Thanks very much. The depth of technical and practical knowledge and advice given on these pages are astounding. You folks are a credit to your proffession.

[Guest]

I have been told that some of the larger dry cleaning chains can treat fabrics with flame retardants - never checked it out myself, but it could be worth a 'phone call or a visit to their websites?  If you're using it on bedding, make sure that they know this - I don't think that you'd want some flame retardants on fabrics that may have prolonged skin contact.

James Whittaker

[wee brian]

Peter - The standard test for flame retardents on fabrics includes washing the sample severall times before the test.

But i agree that you should check what tests they have actually done and on what fabrics.

[Guest]

Bare in mind also, the flame retardents may well be more likely to kill someone through toxic products when smouldering than a hot flame waking them up.

Hospital bedclothes are fire retardent until it washes out, then they reapply it! (or at least it SHOULD be reapplied)... cynic, me? never!