TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Survey of Small-Scale Flame Spread Test Results of Modern Fabrics
JO  - Fire and materials
A1  - Hirschler, Marcelo M.
A1  - Piansay, Timothy
SP  - 373
EP  - 386
VL  - 31
IS  - 6
N2  - 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of evaluations was conducted on the flammability of 50 fabrics (both cellulosic and thermoplastic) using the (now withdrawn) NFPA 701 small-scale test.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 />
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SN  - 0308-0501
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.943
ID  - ref1
ER  -