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Post by daddys3chicks on Oct 31, 2007 7:19:41 GMT -5
Well, I am just jumping right on in with both feet here! I know that retail children's sleepwear has to be made with flame retardant material.
I bought some flannel and made PJs for my girls, and the material said right on it - not intended for children's sleepwear. I am not really concerned, but what is the reason for the flame retardancy requirement?
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Post by Sister Michelle on Oct 31, 2007 11:26:55 GMT -5
I am not sure. I also make our pj's out of flannel that is not flame retardant.
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Post by keflavik on Oct 31, 2007 12:25:32 GMT -5
Fabric companies have to label that the fabric is Not Intended for Sleepwear because it is not treated with the special flame retardent chemical that commercial sleepwear is treated with. The treatment on store bought pajamas is mandatory for companies (I think) because it covers any liability settlement that might occur due to an accident that would set the child on fire (too close to heater/fire). Most often the fabrics used in these pajamas are man-made fibers and melt quickly and can cause serious burns even if not actually on fire so the flame retardent helps prevent that. It's of the same legal philosophy of the tags on pillows that can only be removed by the consumer. Flannel can be used for other projects such as quilts and whatever so the companies label it NOT INTENDED. . . It's really just a legal thing. I. personally, have made numerous PJs out of flannel. No big deal. Most often the home sewn garments are better made anyway. You can occasionally find sleepwear fabric that is treated if you are really concerned but I've only ever seen it in cutsie baby print.
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Post by daddys3chicks on Oct 31, 2007 15:21:16 GMT -5
I thought maybe that was it. I am not all that concerned. We don't have a woodstove or use our fireplace, or anything that they would likely get against to cause a flame. I was just wondering what the rationale behind all that was. Thanks!
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Post by joannaehughes on Nov 4, 2007 16:40:34 GMT -5
Hi all, yes the flame retardant material came about partly because of those rayon.. syntheitic and other material (I guess flannel too..) would come in contact with wall and other heaters and poof! Me and my family were in a boat fire when I was four years old and I have been in and out of treatment centers. In Galv. Texas I was in a huge ward with many age ranges of kids. There were a few of them that had been burned because heaters got brushed by with their nighties/pj's. So,... companies took the higher/safer road and covered their... selves. Use your own judgement, I was burned mostly on my face, hands, and arms (wearing a nylong shirt) my body was saved (thank the Lord) I was wearing cotton cover-alls. If you really are worried, take a small amt of the faberic you wish to use and try burn it. (in a safe place of course...) see how close it needs to be to catch. This is only my advice, I do not want anyone to get hurt, I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL.
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Post by mustxstitch on Nov 8, 2007 22:02:03 GMT -5
Hi I am new here and I just went thru a similar dilemma re flame retardant flannel. I decided to sew without it because of concerns as to WHAT chemicals make it flame retardant and where is the fabric or the chemical made. I sew for my granddaughter and we are all worried about the chemicals in her foods, the lead in her toys etc...we opted for as little chemical exposure as we can give her. So I use regular flannel and huge doses of prayer.
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