Most fabric ignitability standards apply a flame for seconds. Sapphire Flame Retardant is independently tested by FIRELAB under continuous flame exposure for a full 10 minutes — for curtains, drapes, carpets and soft furnishings in hotels, event venues, schools, hospitals and theatres.
Sapphire Flame Retardant is a clear, halogen‑free, water‑based liquid that slows ignition and flame spread once applied. It does not alter the look, feel or colour of the treated material.
Treatment and certification aligned with the standards your fire consultant, venue, or insurer will actually ask for.
Supports fire safety compliance for new and existing buildings under South Africa's National Building Regulations, covering the flammability of internal fabric finishes such as curtains, drapes and soft furnishings.
Relevant to stage and window curtains, draping, banners and set dressing at exhibitions, weddings, indoor and outdoor stages — where event organisers and venues are required to demonstrate fire safety measures.
Facilities and procurement teams, event coordinators and fire consultants use Sapphire to bring existing fabric and soft furnishings into compliance — without replacing them.
Curtains, upholstery, function‑room drapes and carpets across housekeeping and refurbishment cycles.
Weddings, exhibitions, trade fairs and indoor/outdoor stages needing documented compliance per event.
Public‑occupancy buildings where soft furnishings and drapes fall under fire safety obligations.
Stage curtains, backdrops, set dressing and film/theatre production sets.
Independent NBRI testing found the treatment withstood up to five dry‑cleaning cycles without significant loss of effectiveness, but a single ordinary wash removed it. We schedule reapplication around your laundry and refurbishment calendar, so compliance stays current rather than expiring quietly.