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Again we had the opportunity to work with the Hotel Inspector and supply some incredible flame retardant curtains for a hotel that was getting a makeover. This project was setup with the a fresh new look in mind to rejuvenate the hotel at a cost that wasn't going to break the bank. Here at Direct-Fabrics.co.uk we pride ourselves on offering...

In this project we supplied the prestigious waterhall country hotel with flame retardant curtains for 2 of their newly renovated rooms. As a leading UK supplier of fire resistant fabrics we were approach by the production company to supply so simple and clean "FR" fabrics for their hotel rooms. Requirements for Hotel Curtains We went through our ranges and settled...

We recently did a project for a community village who wanted to use the space for functions but whilst providing the finish of a well established location. It was decided by their community to use a curtain track system round the outside of the room and to use a light weight curtain material for drapes around the outside to add...

This is an example of some flame retardant curtains that we have produced for a large boarding school. We were asked to produce some long length blackout curtains for their library. The boarding school asked if we could find a stripe fabric that would complement the school colours. As you can see from the photos below the sizes of the...

We recently produced some fantastic pelmets and blinds with white voile curtains for our client who own a prestigious care home. We are very proud to have produced some absolutely stunning curtains and blinds, that create a great finish to a lovely care home. The care home itself makes. The flame retardant fabrics that have been used all conform to...

BS 5852:2006 describes best practice methods to assess the ignitability of single material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, or complete items of seating. These tests determine the effects of a smouldering cigarette, or other flaming ignition sources such as burning matches or a four-sheet full-size newspaper. This standard can be used to establish the potential...

Introduction to BS7175:1980 In this article, we are going to provide the details of what BS7175C requires and why as a business owner you should be using flame retardant fabrics that fits this standard. What is the standard BS7175 1989 in relating to Bedding, Pillows, Quilts, Sheets (bed), Pillow slips, Blankets, Bedspreads, Bed linen, Ignitability, Fire tests, Test equipment, Testing...

BS5867 Part 2 Type B and C Introduction to BS5867 In this article, we are going to provide the details of what BS5867 Part 2 B&C requires and why as a business owner you should be using flame retardant fabrics that fits this standard. What is the standard BS 5867 Part 2:2008 Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds"  ...

 BS5867 Part 2 Type A, B and C Introduction to BS5867 In this article, we are going to provide the details of what BS5867 Part 2 B & Part C requires and why as a business owner you should be using flame retardant fabrics that fits this standard. What is the standard BS 5867 Part 2:2008 Fabrics for curtains, drapes...

 BS5867 Part 2 Type A, B and C for Contract Curtains Introduction to BS5867 In this article, we are going to provide the details of what BS5867 Part 2 B & Part C requires and why as a business owner you should be using flame retardant fabrics that fits this standard. What is the standard BS 5867 Part 2:2008 Fabrics...