Abstract: A fire barrier fabric for improving the fire-resistance abilities of a fire protective system includes a fabric having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and an intumescent coating disposed on a portion of at least one of the exterior surface or the interior surface. The intumescent coating as disposed on the fabric achieves class A requirements of ASTM E84 standard test and exceeds a three hour burn-through test. The fire protective system can be used to protect cargo on air, ground, or water vehicles, to protect cables, and/or to protect structures or equipment from fire and water damage.