FR Products
High-Performance Fire Retardant (FR) Barrier Fabrics & Interliners
Cowens Ltd manufactures high-performance fire barrier fabrics, needled felts, and natural FR waddings. Our barrier interliners provide natural cushioning, deep padding, and complete flame safety compliance without compromising outer fabric aesthetics.

Flame Retardant Product Lineup
Compliant barrier interliners engineered for contract upholstery to extreme high-hazard environments.
Crib 5 Barrier Fabric Source 5
Wool/Viscose or 100% Viscose Needled Felt
Soft feel and natural spring. Finished in pale cream to prevent material show-through under light covers.
- Furniture & Seating
- Curtains & Soft Furnishings
- Upholstered Headboards
Crib 7 Barrier Fabric Source 7
High-Hazard Heavy Duty Barrier Felt
Designed for extreme high-hazard environments requiring maximum ignition resistance.
- Oil Rigs, Submarines & Aircraft
- Care Homes & Hospitals
- Public Stadiums & Hotels
FR Wadding
Natural
Anti-Bearding Upholstery Interliner
Natural fibre wadding in an oyster colour. Prevents horsehair poking through while avoiding synthetic foam.
- Width: 90 cm (10m / 30m rolls)
- Bespoke Widths: Up to 1.8 metres
- Choice of weights and lengths
Technical Specification Matrix
| Product Name | Composition | Compliance Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Crib 5 Barrier Fabric | Wool/Viscose or Viscose Felt | BS 5852 Source 5, IMO FTP Annex 1 Part 8 |
| Crib 7 Barrier Fabric | High-Density Needled Felt | BS 5852 Source 7, IMO FTP Annex 1 Part 8 |
| FR Wadding | Natural Fibre Blend (Oyster) | BS 5867-2 Type B, IMO FTP Annex 1 Part 8 |




















