High-Performance Fire Retardant (FR) Barrier Fabrics & Interliners

High Performance Fire Barriers for Furniture and Specialist Seating Manufacturers

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.

UK Factory Manufactured
UKAS Lab Approved
Full Batch Traceability
Bespoke Widths & Weights
FR Barrier Fabric Roll

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.

Standard Applications:

  • Furniture & Seating
  • Curtains & Soft Furnishings
  • Upholstered Headboards
Conforms to:

• BS 5852:1982 Part 2 Source 5 (Crib 5)
• S.I. 1324 Schedule 3 Interliner Test
• IMO FTP Code Annex 1 Part 8: 2010

Crib 7 Barrier Fabric       Source 7

High-Hazard Heavy Duty Barrier Felt

Designed for extreme high-hazard environments requiring maximum ignition resistance.

High Hazard Applications:

  • Oil Rigs, Submarines & Aircraft
  • Care Homes & Hospitals
  • Public Stadiums & Hotels
Conforms to:

• BS 5852:2006 Clause 11 Source 7 (Crib 7)
• IMO FTP Code Annex 1 Part 8: 2010
• Tested over CM Foam for Crib 7

FR Wadding

Natural

Anti-Bearding Upholstery Interliner

Natural fibre wadding in an oyster colour. Prevents horsehair poking through while avoiding synthetic foam.

Dimensions & Capabilities:

  • Width: 90 cm (10m / 30m rolls)
  • Bespoke Widths: Up to 1.8 metres
  • Choice of weights and lengths
Conforms to:

• BS 5867-2: 2008 Type B (Drapes)
• IMO FTP Code Annex 1 Part 8: 2010

Technical Specification Matrix

Product NameCompositionCompliance Standards
Crib 5 Barrier FabricWool/Viscose or Viscose FeltBS 5852 Source 5, IMO FTP Annex 1 Part 8
Crib 7 Barrier FabricHigh-Density Needled FeltBS 5852 Source 7, IMO FTP Annex 1 Part 8
FR WaddingNatural Fibre Blend (Oyster)BS 5867-2 Type B, IMO FTP Annex 1 Part 8

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Barrier Felt 0.91m

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Barrier Felt 1.37m

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Barrier Felt 1.65m

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