@article{ref1,
title="Survey of Small-Scale Flame Spread Test Results of Modern Fabrics",
journal="Fire and materials",
year="2007",
author="Hirschler, Marcelo M. and Piansay, Timothy",
volume="31",
number="6",
pages="373-386",
abstract="The flammability of apparel worn on a person has one of the highest ratios of fire fatalities per fire, and there are few statutory requirements. A series of evaluations was conducted on the flammability of 50 fabrics (both cellulosic and thermoplastic) using the (now withdrawn) NFPA 701 small-scale test. The fabrics covered a broad range of areal densities (weights) and many were not intended for apparel. A series of conclusions were reached. In particular, it is apparent that the following primary correlation exists between fabric weight and flammability: the heavier the fabric the better it behaves in a fire. Secondarily, however, the type of fabric also strongly affects this conclusion. This paper presents the results of the testing and offers an analysis.<p />",
language="",
issn="0308-0501",
doi="10.1002/fam.943",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.943"
}