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Find your way around the technical specifications of our wide range of flame-retardant fabrics, with this explanatory list of abbreviations.
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Annemie Augustijns

Navigating the technical specifications of our extensive collection of flame-retardant fabrics can be challenging. To make it easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of abbreviations. This guide will help you understand the composition of our products, so you can make informed decisions about the best materials for your needs.

General Terms

  • FR : Flame Retardant
  • IFR : Inherently Flame Retardant
  • NFR : Not Flame Retardant

 

Read more about the different FR Standards and their meaning in our blogpost about Flame Retardancy

Fabric Composition Legend

  • AF: Other fibres

  • AG: Silver

  • ALU: Aluminium

  • CA: Acetate

  • CMD: Modal

  • CO: Cotton

  • CV: Viscose

  • EA: Elasthane

  • GF: Fibreglass

  • HA: Hemp

  • JU: Jute

  • LI: Linen

  • LUR: Lurex

  • ME: Metal

  • MF: Mineral Fibre

  • MNF: Multiple Natural Fibres

  • PA: Polyamide

  • PAN: Polyacryl

  • PE: Polyethylene

  • PES: Polyester

  • PES FR: Flame-retardant Polyester

  • PP: Polypropylene

  • PU: Polyurethane

  • rPVC: Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride

  • PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

  • rCO: Recycled Cotton

  • rPES FR: Recycled Flame-retardant Polyester

  • rPET: Recycled Polyester

  • rTCS: Recycled Trevira CS

  • SE: Natural silk

  • SPX: Spandex

  • TCS: Trevira CS

  • W: Cotton wool

  • WM: Mohair

  • WO: Wool

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