Write 4 points of info on each of these: Write a brief note on the Fire Safety (Domestic Furniture) Order 1988 What is Proban? What is the difference between a permanent label on household textiles vs a swing label? (4 points of info on each label type)

Write a brief note on the Fire Safety (Domestic Furniture) Order 1988 (Amended 1995) Protects consumers from risk of fire from textiles in the home Covers: beds, upholstery eg sofas, cots, pillows etc Fillings must use CMHR (Combustion Modified High Resilience) Foam Fabrics must under go a cigarette test & a match test

What is Proban? A flame retardant finish Used on cotton & cellulose fabrics Protects fabric by adding an invisible layer of phosphorus & nitrogen to the fibre If ignited (eg a spark) fabric will not melt, smoulder and the flame will extinguish

What is the difference between a permanent label on household textiles vs a swing label? (4 points of info on each label type) Permanent label: Usually stitched to the fabric Should contains details about the manufacturer: name, address, identification number Should contains details about the product: type of filling & cover material, type of fire retardant Should say: ‘carelessness causes fire’ Can be long or short label Regulations are implemented by the Dept of Enterprise, Trade & employment Swing Label: Have highly visible red or green borders, either square or triangular Square: (green) both filling & cover fabric meet regulations fully Triangular: (red) filling meets requirements but cover is not match resistant A special fire retardant interliner has been fitted instead