Abstract: A flame barrier substrate consisting principally of non-fire-retardant (non-FR) fiber with fire-resistant properties and affinity for sublistatic dyes. The flame barrier substrate includes a balanced fine core-spun yarn whose face may include fibers with an affinity for dyes, e.g., sublistatic dyes. The balanced fine core-spun yarn may also include a heat-stable core enveloped in a sheath of low-temperature-resistant fibers such as, for example, non-fire-retardant (non-FR) fibers. The balanced fine core-spun yarns may be further combined with other balanced fine core-spun yarns made with a sheath of fire-retardant fibers for added flame barrier performance. This flame barrier substrate may be constructed to concentrate the dye-receptive yarns on the technical face of the fabric for optimal aesthetics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mattress fabric constructed of a warp polyester/spandex or nylon/spandex knit that may be imprinted with at least one aesthetically pleasing design, and a process for manufacturing the printed warp knit fabric.