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The Facts About Flame Retardants
Flame Retardants are a wide variety of chemicals which inhibit, suppress or delay the combustion of materials. They work by thermal shielding, providing a non-combustive barrier between the flame and combustible materials. Others are designed to chemically alter under combustion to release gases which interfere with the combustion process. Flame Retardant...
Stage Drapery Fire Safety for Theaters and Schools
Fire Safety on Stages is a real issue. Fires at events are responsible for some of the worst fire related disasters on record. Textiles are highly flammable, add the presence of hot lights, props, and pyrotechnics greatly increases the risk of fire. To prevent this from happening in the future, we have developed regulations designed to protect us from fires in theatres, schools and event venues. However, regulations...
Care and Handling of Stage Drapes
With proper care, stage draperies will last over 25 years. The best way to store your draperies is to leave them hanging on your stage. Care should be taken not to expose them to extreme dryness or humidity. Too much humidity can cause the flame retardant chemicals to bleed out of the drape, leaving stains. Too dry and the flame retardant turns to powder and will fall out...
