Technical Expertise - Flame Retardant Fabrics
With Technical expertise, Skopos are proud to deliver products that are fit for purpose and the demands of their environment.
Skopos is ISO9001: 2015 accredited and all our fabrics are designed to meet the safety and performance standards required in the contract soft furnishings market.
Our strict processes ensure customers receive only the best quality products and services.
We test all of our products not only prior to launch, but also on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet the British, European and US standards for flame retardancy for hotel curtains and meet the high demands set for contract interiors. We are committed to a programme of due diligence.
The test standards for our products can be grouped into two sectors; Performance which is a commercial/ design requirement and Regulatory; which are legal standards which have to be met in order that the installation meets the fire regulations.
Performance Standards:
These are a range of fabric tests that measure the performance of the fabric using prescribed tests. The required certifications should be agreed with your client before fabrics are specified. Technical data for our fabrics can be found within the product search section of our website (if you need any further information or a more detailed product performance data, please contact our Sales Dept). Please ensure that the installation of our fabric is in accordance with the intended use of the fabric and all current manufacturing standards have been met. Not all fabrics will perform in the same way in certain situations; for instance, care should be taken when using more flexible upholstery fabric (that is more suited to the curves of a Tub Chair), the same fabric may not be suitable for long expanses of seat bases due to possible stretching.
Many of our upholstery fabrics are waterproof, soil resist and antimicrobial. The cleaning and aftercare instructions for each fabric differs. Please refer to the aftercare section of this website or to the individual pattern books for specific instructions.
Regulatory Requirements:
The adherence to Flame Resistance Standards is paramount: this is a legal requirement and customers must be aware of their responsibility for using the correct fabric for various intended public settings.
Our tests depend on the nature of the fabrics, but include:
Bedding & Curtain Fabrics
- Drapes – BS 5867 parts1& 2, type A, Band C
- French M1, German B1
- EN 13773
- Bedding – BS7175 (crib 5)
- IMO FTP Part 7&9
- Italian Class 1
Upholstery Fabrics
- BS 5852 part 1 (cigarette and match), part 2 (crib 5)
- BS 7176 predictively tested – low and medium hazard areas
- BSEN 1021:1 + 2 (cigarette and match)
- IMO FTP Part 8
- USA NFPA 260
Skopos fabrics are tested for various Flame Retardancy certification; please refer to our website product search section for the standards of a particular product. Test certificates can be provided on demand.
Please note that fabric intended for use in a Marine environment must be certificated to IMO - FTP2010 Part 8 (Upholstery), IMO - FTP2010 Part 7 (Drapery) and IMO - FTP2010 Part 9 (Bedding). Reference: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/883012/MGN_453.pdf
For a full guide to the fire safety of furniture and furnishing for the UK contract sector please refer to: /docs/fira-contract-flammability-guide.pdf
See following Skopos Product Performance guides for all technical specifications, care and installation instructions:
Akiri from the Origami Collection /docs/akiri-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Beau Upholstery/Drapery /docs/beau-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Bennett from the Herriot Collection /docs/bennett-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Berg from the Northern Lights Collection /docs/berg-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Bernina Waterproof from the Moritz Collection /docs/bernina-waterproof-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Billow Voile /docs/billow-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Blyth Drapery/Bedding /docs/blyth-product-performance-2025.pdf
Bonita Upholstery /docs/bonita-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Cadiz from the La Feria Collection /docs/cadiz-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Camino from the Mila Collection Upholstery /docs/camino-upholstery-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Caramba from the Mila Collection Upholstery /docs/caramba-upholstery-product-performance-november-2022.docx
Carina Voile /docs/carina-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Caspar Waterproof from the Moritz Collection /docs/caspar-waterproof-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Celeste Dimout /docs/celeste-product-performance-2023.pdf
Charm Voile /docs/charm-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Cordoba from the La Feria Collection /docs/cordoba-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
County Voile /docs/county-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Cresta Waterproof from the Moritz Collection /docs/cresta-waterproof-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Cuba Upholstery /docs/cuba-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Dala from the Northern Lights Collection /docs/dala-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Divo Blackout /docs/divo-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Dove Velvet Upholstery/Drapery /docs/dove-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Eider Upholstery /docs/eider-product-performance-2024.pdf
Esme Upholstery /docs/esme-soil-resist-upholstery.pdf
Engel from the Origami Collection /docs/engel-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Falun from the Northern Lights Collection /docs/falun-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Farne Drapery/Bedding /docs/farne-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Fiesta from the La Feria Collection /docs/fiesta-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Gaia Recycled Upholstery /docs/gaia-product-performance-may-2023.pdf
Giraffe Voile /docs/giraffe-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Glamour Voile /docs/glamour-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Gracia from the Mila Collection Upholstery /docs/gracia-upholstery-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Hiako Upholstery /docs/hiako-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Hughes from the Herriot Collection /docs/hughes-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Inverno Blackout /docs/inverno-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Khotan from The Silk Road Collection /docs/khotan-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Jalousie Voile /docs/jalousie-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Kiara Dimout /docs/kiara-product-performance-2023.pdf
Kiri Upholstery /docs/kiri-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Kite from the Karoo Collection /docs/kite-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Kose Upholstery /docs/kose-product-performance.pdf
Laon Blackout /docs/laon-product-performance-2024.pdf
Leopard from the Karoo Collection /docs/leopard-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Loco from the Encanto Collection /docs/encanto-product-performance-2024.pdf
Luge from the Moritz Collection /docs/luge-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Luge Waterproof from the Moritz Collection /docs/luge-waterproof-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Luna Blackout /docs/luna-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Madurai Upholstery /docs/madurai-product-performance-feb-2023.pdf
Marmotte from the Chamonix Collection /docs/marmotte-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Miran from The Silk Roads Collection /docs/miran-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Miura from the Origami Collection /docs/miura-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Momo from the La Feria Collection /docs/momo-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Murmur Voile /docs/murmur-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Muslin Voile /docs/muslin-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Mystic Voile /docs/mystic-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Nero Dimout /docs/nero-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Niya from The Silk Roads Collection /docs/niya-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Onela from the Northern Lights Collection /docs/onela-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Onda from the Encanto Collection /docs/encanto-product-performance-2024.pdf
Orelle from the Chamonix Collection /docs/orelle-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Oru from the Origami Collection /docs/oru-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Peru Drape/Bedding /docs/peru-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Phinn from the Herriot Collection /docs/phinn-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Priestley from the Herriot Collection /docs/priestley-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Print Base Ashford /docs/print-base-ashford-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Capa /docs/print-base-capa-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Nereus /docs/print-base-nereus-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Niello /docs/print-base-niello-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Ombra /docs/print-base-ombra-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base P11,000 /docs/print-base-p11-000-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base P1,000 /docs/print-base-p1000-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Panama /docs/print-base-panama-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Sonno /docs/print-base-sonno-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Turin /docs/print-base-turin-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Print Base Varese /docs/print-base-varese-product-performance-feb-23.pdf
Rambla from the Mila Collection Upholstery /docs/rambla-upholstery-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Shantung Voile /docs/shantung-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Slalom from the Chamonix Collection /docs/slalom-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Smoulder Voile /docs/smoulder-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Sonobe from the Origami Collection /docs/sonobe-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Susa from The Silk Roads Collection /docs/susa-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Talavera from the Mila Collection Upholstery /docs/talavera-upholstery-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Tama Upholstery /docs/tama-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Tarim Drapery/Bedding /docs/tarim-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Tempt Voile /docs/tempt-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Tranquility Voile /docs/tranquility-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Tranquility Eco Voile /docs/tranquility-eco-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Tessel from the Origami Collection /docs/tessel-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Triana from the Mila Collection Upholstery /docs/triana-upholstery-product-performance-november-2022.pdf
Ursa Upholstery /docs/ursa-product-performance.pdf
Zebra from the Karoo Collection /docs/zebra-product-performance-november-2022.pdf