16 CFR Part 1610 Flammability test toclothing textiles
16 CFR Part1610 Flammability test to clothing textiles- Standard Title
16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for theFlammability of Clothing Textiles
16 CFR Part1610 Flammability test to clothing textiles - Scope
The Standard provides methods of testing theflammability of clothing and textiles intended to be used for clothing,establishes three classes of flammability, sets forth the requirements whichtextiles shall meet to be classified, and warns against the use of thosetextiles which have burning characteristics unsuitable for clothing.
Hereafter, ‘‘clothing and textiles intendedto be used for clothing’’ shall be referred to as ‘‘textiles.’’
Specific exceptions.
This standard shall not apply to:
(1) Hats, provided they do not constitute orform part of a covering for the neck, face, or shoulders when worn byindividuals;
(2) Gloves, provided they are not more than14 inches in length and are not affixed to or do not form an integral part ofanother garment;
(3) Footwear, provided it does not consist ofhosiery in whole or part and is not affixed to or does not form an integralpart of another garment;
(4) Interlining fabrics, when intended orsold for use as a layer between an outer shell and an inner lining in wearingapparel.
Specific exemptions.
Specific exemptions. Experience gained fromyears of testing in accordance with the Standard demonstrates that certainfabrics consistently yield acceptable results
when tested in accordance with the Standard.Therefore, persons and firms issuing an initial guaranty of any of thefollowing types of fabrics, or of products made entirely from one or more ofthese fabrics are exempt from any requirement for testing to support guarantiesof those fabrics:
(1) Plain surface fabrics, regardless offiber content, weighing 2.6 ounces per square yard or more; and
(2) All fabrics, both plain surface andraised-fiber surface textiles, regardless of weight, made entirely from any ofthe following fibers or entirely from combination of the following fibers:acrylic, modacrylic, nylon, olefin, polyester, wool.
(e) Applicability. The requirements of thispart 1610 shall apply to textile fabric or related material in a form or stateready for use in an article of wearing apparel, including garments and costumesfinished for consumer use
16 CFR Part1610 Flammability test to clothing textiles – Test requirements
Class | Plain Surface textile fabric | Raised Surface textile fabric |
1 | Burn time is 3.5 seconds or more ACCEPTABLE (3.5 sec is a pass). | (1) Burn time is greater than 7.0 seconds; or (2) Burn time is 0–7 seconds with no base burns (SFBB). Exhibits rapid surface flash only. ACCEPTABLE. |
2 | Class 2 is not applicable to plain surface textile fabrics | Burn time is 4–7 seconds (inclusive) with base burn (SFBB).ACCEPTABLE |
3 | Burn time is less than 3.5 seconds. NOT ACCEPTABLE. | Burn time is less than 4.0 seconds with base burn. (SFBB).NOT ACCEPTABLE |
16 CFR Part1610 Flammability test to clothing textiles - Reference Standard
- 16 CFR 1611 Standard for theflammability of vinyl plastic film
- 16CFR 1615(Size 0-6), 16CFR1616 (Size7-14) STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR
- NFPA 701:2010 Standard Methods of FireTests for Flame propagation of textiles and films
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5-2008 TEXTILETEST METHODS Flame Resistance — 45º Angle Test — One-Second Flame Impingement
