Shopping for clothing can be an unnecessarily stressful event. The lines are long, the parking garages are crowded, and the prices are often too high. But apart from looking for the latest fashion, style, or price, customers need to also be aware of how safe certain garments are, especially around fire. Flammable clothing could put you and your loved ones at serious risk, and certain fabrics burn quicker and at a higher temperature than others.
Federal law has taken action against flammable clothing. The Flammability Fabrics Act of 1953 was put into place to regulate the manufacture and sale of flammable clothing, but there are still companies who overlook the safety of their products.
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Factors in Determining Fabric Flammability
The most common flammable articles of clothing include bathrobes and pajamas, but there are others that endanger customers. Some factors that contribute to how dangerous clothing is include:
The type of material. For example, cotton burns the fastest while nylon has a lower fire risk. The weight of the fabric. Heavy fabrics with a tighter weave burn slower and have a higher resistance to catching fire. Fabrics with loose fibers catch fire easily and spread quickly. Loose fitting clothes are more dangerous than tight fitting clothes because they can drape over open flames easily and catch fire.
Purchasing clothes and garments with a low risk of catching fire is important, but it is also crucial to be careful around fire. Be smart with open flames and always remember to stop, drop, and roll if an article of clothing you are wearing catches fire.
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