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16 CFR 1633 and Barrier Fabrics
Used in the Mattress Market
Pat Carroll and Tim Meade
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Milliken Overview
• Founded in 1865 / Privately held
• 48,000+ products made by 7,000+ associates
• 39 manufacturing locations in 5 countries
• Entered Mattress Market with Nonwoven Products in 2005
and Knit Products in 2008
• CPSC Registered Burn Lab located in South Carolina
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• Over 100 PhDs
• Over 5000 patents worldwide
• Laboratories and technical
centers around the globe
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16 CFR Part 1633
16 CFR Part 1633
Open Flame Testing of Mattresses
Effective July 1, 2007
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16 CFR Part 1633
• Test Parameters
Open Flame
Top Burner on for 70 Seconds
Side Burner on for 50 Seconds
Data collection occurs for 30 minutes, test fails if
peak heat exceeds 200 kW at any time or if total heat
released in the first 10 minutes exceeds 15MJ
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FR Barrier Fabrics
• Nonwoven
Weights range from 0.5 osf to 1.0 osf
Inherent and Topically Treated available
Couple of blends / fibers in the market
but primarily utilize inherent FR rayon
Works well with innerspring mats
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FR Barrier Fabrics
• Knit
Rib knit and Jersey knit
Inherent and Topically Treated available
Several yarns used but primarily glass
core with additional FR properties
Works well with foam mats
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FR Barrier Fabrics
• Laminates
Nonwoven and Knit barrier fabrics can be
laminated to tickings and upholstery
fabrics to aid assembly.
Editor's Notes Global, Diversified Manufacturer of textile products and chemicals ~7,000 associatesManufacturing in 6 countriesOperations throughout Americas, Europe and Asia Global, Diversified Manufacturer of textile products and chemicals ~7,000 associatesManufacturing in 6 countriesOperations throughout Americas, Europe and Asia