For flammability requirements testing is important to ensure fabrics will pass required fire codes. Applied Lab offers a variety of flammability tests to ensure your fabric will pass the required codes and to provide an accredited certificate of fire code compliance. For more information on ACT, click here.
See Flammability page for additional flammability tests.
A.C.T. Upholstery Standard
Evaluates cigarette ignition resistance of upholstery cover fabrics. A cigarette is placed on a mockup assembly of the cover fabric wrapped around foam.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage Required: 1 Yd x Full
A.C.T. Drapery Standard
Used to classify fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies or other window treatments as well as other hanging textile items. Specimens are held vertically and subjected to a 4-inch flame for 45 seconds.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage Required: 1 Yd x Full
A.C.T. Drapery Standard
Used to classify fabrics used in curtains, draperies or other window treatments, vinyl-coated fabrics and plastic films used for decorative purposes as well as fabrics used in architectural structures and banners. Specimens are held vertically (either in flat strips or a manner resembling drapery folds) and are subjected to an 11-inch flame for 2 minutes.
Lead Time: 5-7 days
Yardage Required: 3 Yd x Full
A.C.T. Direct Glue Wallcoverings and Adhered Panels Standard
Rates flame spread and smoke development of interior finish building materials. The unadhered method is used for materials that will not ultimately be glued to a surface. The adhered method is used when materials will be glued to a surface. Gypsum board and GRC board simulate drywall and noncombustible surfaces, respectively.
Lead time: 3-4 weeks
Yardage Required: 4.5 Yd x Full
A.C.T. Wrapped Wall Panels and Upholstered Walls Standard
Rates flame spread and smoke development of interior finish building materials. The unadhered method is used for materials that will not ultimately be glued to a surface. The adhered method is used when materials will be glued to a surface. Gypsum board and GRC board simulate drywall and noncombustible surfaces, respectively.
Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
Yardage Required: 4.5 Yd x Full
