British textile manufacturer Heathcoat Fabrics has launched a range of flame retardant dress fabrics. Heathcoat Fabrics makes dress nets, tulles and costume fabrics. A typical child’s costume offers no protection to flame and will fully combust in a matter of seconds, while Heathcoat’s equivalent will not burn.

The brand has also developed technology to create fabrics with less than 20 parts per million of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde has been used for decades in washing powders and clothing. It is flammable, emits carbon monoxide when heated, and has been found to be toxic and corrosive. And now it’s possible to create apparel that incorporates such safety precautions.

Heathcoat provides a wide range of own-branded, patented high performance product solutions. It operates a total end-to-end high service with in-house research and development, design, testing and on-site manufacturing facilities that include quality-controlled yarn texturising, warping, weaving and knitting plant and the latest advanced specialist dyeing, textile enhancement treatments and finishing.

Included in the new product offering are the new zero-formaldehyde soft dress net for children's clothes; stiffer flare-free tulles for bridal gown, prom dresses and tutu; dance and fashion dress nets; locknits, textures and technical fabrics, including their own-brand 3D spacetec fabrics in a range of new color and surface combinations.

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