Abstract:
A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.
Abstract:
A flame resistant moisture barrier and a mattress having such a barrier and related methods of manufacture provide mattresses, furniture cushions and other products that provide resistance to flame and moisture.
Abstract:
A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame.
Abstract:
A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer, is placed on at least the upper deck of the mattress body. The removable panel is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks by a fastener, such as a zipper. The panel can be removed from the deck for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener in an inverted configuration, with the top layer facing outward.
Abstract:
A mattress (12) is constructed from a mattress body having an upper (18) and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel (14), which includes a top layer (23) of breathable fabric, a bottom layer (25) of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer (24), is placed on at least the upper deck (18) of the mattress body. The removable panel (14) is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks (18) by a fastener (20), such as a zipper. The panel (14) can be removed from the deck (18) for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener (20) in an inverted configuration, with the top layer (23) facing outward.
Abstract:
A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400°F is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardent chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.
Abstract:
Spunlaced fabrics from poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) or mixture thereof with poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) fibers having a specified flocked nylon surface can be dyed or printed and the flock does not significantly reduce the fire resistance of the base fabric.