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Flame resistant

Putting Safety First�

Personal safety and the safety of loved ones or the general public is all about choosing wisely . We live in a world where there are more risks — many of which are not visible to the eye — and less time to deal with them . Making safety a priority has always been important , and wool has an exemplary record of safety . Here ’ s why …

Flame resistant

The high nitrogen and water content of wool means that it is able to resist flame — it does not ignite easily and will often self-extinguish as there is not enough oxygen in the air to allow it to burn . Additionally , wool does not emit the noxious fumes that can be so lethal in a fire and neither does it melt or drip , which can damage the skin . This natural safety is the reason wool is chosen by the hospitality and contract sector to use in public buildings and endorsed by fire protection services across the world . �
Choose Fire Safety with Wool
� Inherent flame retardancy � Low flame spread � Low heat release � Low heat of combustion � Does not melt or drip
� Forms an insulating charred layer and is self-extinguishing
� Produces less toxic gases than synthetic fibres
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