In the European market, flame retardant fabrics are mainly used in public places and high-risk environments, such as theaters, hotels, schools, hospitals and offices. The main goal of flame retardant fabrics is to reduce the spread of fire, thereby buying valuable time for the evacuation of personnel. Here is an overview of flame retardant fabrics in the European market:

Market trends
Regulations and standards drive: Europe has very strict regulations and standards for flame retardant materials, which has promoted the widespread application of flame retardant fabrics. For example, the EU's Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and the fire safety standards of various countries have clear requirements for flame retardant properties.

Environmentally friendly products: With the increase in environmental awareness, the market demand for halogen-free flame retardant fabrics has increased. These fabrics not only have good flame retardant properties, but also reduce the release of harmful substances.

Technological innovation: Advanced flame retardant technologies, such as the application of nanomaterials and multifunctional coatings, enable flame retardant fabrics to meet the needs of different application scenarios while maintaining high performance.

Classification and standards of flame retardant fabrics
Flame retardant standards: Europe mainly adopts EN standards, among which EN 13501 is the main standard for fire classification of building materials and building products. In addition, different countries have their own specific standards. For example, France's M-level standard and Germany's DIN 4102 standard.

M-level standard: In France, the M-level standard is used to evaluate the flame retardant properties of materials. M1 is the highest level, representing the best flame retardant properties of the material. Fabrics of this level can be used in high-risk environments, such as theater curtains, stage scenery, and interior decoration of public transportation.

EN 13501-1: Fire rating standard for building products and components, divided into six levels: A1, A2, B, C, D, E, and F. A1 is the highest level, indicating non-combustible materials.

EN 13773: Flame retardant rating standard for textiles, mainly used for curtains and draperies, divided into five levels from 1 to 5. Level 1 is the highest level, indicating the best flame retardant performance.

EN 469: The standard for firefighter protective clothing specifies the performance of clothing in high temperatures and flames, including heat resistance, anti-melting droplet resistance, etc.
ISO 11612: Protective clothing - Standard for heat and flame protective clothing, applicable to various industrial protective clothing, requiring materials to be able to resist short-term flame exposure.
BS 5867: British standard for the flame retardancy of curtains and draperies in public places, divided into three levels: A, B, and C. Level C is the highest level, indicating the highest flame retardancy.

Market demand:
Architecture and interior decoration: Flame retardant fabrics are widely used in curtains, furniture, wall decoration, etc., especially in public places such as hotels, hospitals and theaters.
Transportation: Including aviation, railway and bus seats, carpets and curtains, all need to meet strict flame retardant standards.
Protective clothing: Protective clothing such as those used by firefighters, the military and industrial workers requires high-grade flame retardant fabrics.

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