Abstract: The invention relates generally to fabrics and, more particularly, to a fire retardant fabric for covering articles to provide fire retardancy or resistance to open flame ignition sources and the use of said fabrics in open flame resistant mattresses, mattress foundations, upholstered furniture article and other articles filled with resilient cushioning materials that are rendered resistant to open flame and smoldering ignition sources by a consumer/end-user.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 23, 2011
Publication date:
September 1, 2011
Applicant:
BEKAERT TEXTILES USA, INC.
Inventors:
Dirk Azer Gerard VANDEPLANCKE, Bradley Gaines MARTIN