Timeless Furniture

[Image source: @fr_oneworldwide Instagram] Gone are the days when fire resistant clothing was essential to just industrial workers. Since fires occur anywhere, everyone deserves protection. That is one of the reasons why fabric providers and manufacturers are working hard to make these clothing accessible to the average person.   What is fire retardant clothing? These are garments made from fire retardant fabrics. Such fabrics possess the ability to resist burning when exposed to fire. Although they will not completely resist burning, they burn slowly than normal fabrics. Why should I get fire retardant clothi ng?    The first reason is for protection during fire emergencies. You already know that fires are always an emergency. Consequently, you never know when and how you get trapped in a fire. Ultimately, having garments that can withstand fire while protecting you is a bonus .   Secondly, the clothing takes longer to catch fire...

Image source: fr_oneworldwide (Instagram) Aside from regularly occurring, fire is a destructive tragedy. Fire can strike anywhere although some places may be at higher risk than others may. As such, fire safety precautions and regulations are necessary for safety in case of fire. Some of the main precautions include fire extinguishers and most recently, fire retardant fabrics. Read on for more information about these fabrics. Fire resistant fabrics feature self-extinguishing properties. This feature slows the rate at which fabric catches fire. Although fire resistant materials do not completely repel fire, they can withstand fire for longer compared to non-retardant materials. These fabrics are either inherent or chemically treated. Inherently fire resistant materials are woven from naturally fire resistant fibers. On the other hand, materials that easily catch and spread fire undergo chemical treatment to resist fire. Today, fire retardant materials are widely us...

Upholstery pieces add personality and style into a home hence deserve protection. Unfortunately, furniture undergoes wear and tear over time. Although wear and tear is inevitable, it is possible to prolong furniture life by protecting it against elements like dust and fire. Yes, that's right and this is where fire retardant upholstery fabric comes in. View this post on Instagram FR-One is the leading quality label in fire retardant furnishing fabrics, synonymous with safety and design excellence. . . . #FROne #InteriorDesign #ContractFabric #FurnishingFabrics #Interiors #InteriorStyle #Curtains #LithologyRange #Hotelproject #FROneInspirations #Upholstery #Cushions #Luxury #FireRetardant #FireRetardantFabrics #DesignExcellence A post shared by FR-One Fire Retardant Fabrics (@fr_oneworldwide) on Oct 15, 2018 at 6:05am PDT Fire retardant fabrics are fire resistant hence will protect your upholstery from fire damage...

Image Source: Because Health  You know when you have a girl's night and open that extra bottle of wine you had stashed away for a rainy day and someone's had just a liiiitttlllee too much to drink. Or maybe your kid's favorite Sunday morning routine is to bump into you causing your coffee to spill all over just as you sat down relax. We all know what it feels like, the dread of watching that spilled liquid inching towards your brand new white carpet or couch. You might have even tried to prevent this feeling from disasters like this by preemptively purchasing stain-resistant furniture (a.k.a. performance fabrics). BUT, let's be real, when fabrics are treated with a stain-resistant finish, what's in that finish is a whole lot of chemicals that you might not want in your home. Read more. Stain resistant fabrics though could be a good choice to make are coupled with some health hazards. The chemicals that are used on stain resistance fiber leads to ...

Image Source: Live Smart We can all agree that messes on furniture are no fun. In fact, a big headache is a more accurate description. And I don’t know about you, but I do everything I can to try to avoid headaches. That’s why stain-resistant fabric options are so important. Read more. The future is undoubtedly brighter with stain resistant furniture. Stain resistant furniture comprises stain resistant fabric—a performance fabric that does not lose its original color regardless of age. This type of fabric can be used to create stylish and affordable furniture for your home. Couches made with this fabric maintain their beautiful ivory color.

New safety regulations allow upholstered furniture to be made without flame retardants, but consumers may find it difficult to tell whether a retailer's new couches and chairs are free of the toxic, ineffective chemicals. Read more. Flame retardants continue to show up in the market despite bans, with pregnant mothers’ highlighting the presence of these detrimental chemicals in their blood. Some toxic coaches are still on sale despite California becoming the first state to ban flame retardant chemicals in 2003. The current market is filled with retardants and buying toxic-free items remains a challenge.