Flame Spread and Flame Resistance Testing
topic
Vertical and horizontal flame spread tests expose fabric edges or surfaces to a standardised gas flame for a defined duration, measuring char length, afterflame time, and afterglow time; limiting oxygen index tests determine the minimum oxygen concentration sustaining combustion as a fundamental flammability metric.
Role
Central to regulatory compliance for sleepwear, children's clothing, contract furnishing fabrics, and protective workwear under EN 13773, NFPA 701, and ISO 15025 frameworks governing fire hazard in consumer and occupational textile applications.