Fire retardant treatment and regulations for flags and banners

Stadiums and large venues must use flags and banners that meet the fire-retardancy standards outlined in UK BS 5867 Part 2 Type B and BS5852 Part 2, France M1 and Germany B1 regulations.

Send your flag to us and we will treat your flag, stitch in a certification label to show it has been treated correctly and send it back to you. The process takes about 48 hours - time to allow the spray treatment to dry completely before packing and shipping your flag back to you.

We will advise on which address to send your flag to on receipt of your order.  Please include a paper copy of your order when sending the flag to us for ease of reference at our end.

Please note that the stitched-in label is enough to take your flag anywhere - no paper certification is required but we can email you an order-specific Flag Studio purchase and treatment certificate on request if required and at no extra charge - this will be emailed to you in digital format.

Please allow enough time for this service to be completed correctly ahead of any stadium / match visits you're planning!

Product information*
*source: Flametect

• Tested in the UK, EU, French M1, German DIN 4102, USA-NFP701

• UK Developed and Manufactured Exclusively by Eco-Sol Ltd in conjunction with a Queens Award For Enterprise Chemical Manufacturer. ​​

• Kinder to you and the material being treated.  Neutral PH and does not contain corrosive ammonium polyphosphate.

• Certificate provided with each order for the relevant British Standards. 

• Non Corrosive to Metals. Unlike other flame retardants it will not corrode metals

• Used extensively in SFX, Theatre, TV and Film Costume and Set (Inc Disney On ice, BBC Casualty Dr Who, Game of Thrones, Vikings, Harry Potter etc)

• Safer than any other flame retardant on the market. Safe to use around younger and older generations.

• Supplied to: Fire Service, National Trust, Hotels, Schools, Care Homes, Social Housing and Student Lets.​​​​​

• Effective on natural and synthetic materials including decorations and artificial plants and trees.

• Dry Cleanable up to 10 Cycles.  Re-Treatment is required If wet washed 

• Dermally Tested. (Non Irritant). See Report

Nitro is the only flame retardant product available that has been tested independently by the "Institute for Skin and Product Evaluation"  for dermal reaction with a full pass result.

Multi-Purpose: use on synthetic or natural materials, preferred for apparel, carpeting, and any item that may have a metallic element or embellishment, such as curtains with gold or silver yarns or metal furniture that could be tarnished by some corrosive flame retardants. 

Our products are desig​ned to be easily applied using basic DIY skills or we can help source professional contract spraying teams for the larger projects.

Iron-on labels: Public Areas such as Hotels, Public Houses, Nursing Homes, B&B's and Schools : It is a legal requirement for Curtains treated with Flame retardant to be labelled with care and durability instructions. 

• High active solids: 30% compared to around 15% of our competitors products. Which means it goes further and you do not need to saturate the material.

• Quicker drying times. (Ready to use in 2-3 hours). Easy to apply

• Non-toxic, non-hazardous formulation and completely Odourless.

• Halogen and Bromine Free! " 

• Non Hygroscopic and Non-Corrosive. View Test Report.

  BS5438 Bottom edge Ignition.  BTTG    2023                              Pass

Used extensively in Schools, Colleges, Nursing Homes, Public Houses and Hotels.
Treats: Polyester, Cotton, Silk, Linen flax, Wool, Cardboard, polystyrene, lycra, hessian, foam rubber and most other materials that can absorb.

• Certification with every order traceable to A UKAS accredited laboratory

• Produced in an ISO 9001 Quality Assured environment to exacting standards

• Treats on average 7-10 sq. metres per litre. Possibly more on light weight materials.

• Water based flame retardant. No nasty solvents.

• Suitable for apparel and bedding

• Non-sting formula. Safe on skin.  

• Statement of performance with every order. See Example

• Excellent performance on artificial flowers

• Suitable for spray, roller or immersion application.

• Dry clean durable (upto 10 Cycles)

• Performs To M.C.A. and I.M.O standards for charter vessels and passenger ships (See NX2)

• Effective on natural, natural/synthetic blends and most synthetic textiles.

• Order by 3:00pm for next day delivery.

• Contract Spraying Service click for details.

Typical applications

• Apply to Natural and Artificial Christmas Trees, Decorations and costume. 

• Curtains and drapes, including theatre stage and wing curtains (inc. Synthetic Materials)

• Stage props, flat sets and scenery

• Theatrical costumes and party clothing

• Boat beds, bunks and curtains

• Aircraft seating and carpets

• Artwork, Paper and Card

• Artificial Grass (Astroturf) See test report 

• Papier mache projects and collages

• Lighting special effects for theatre & stores

• Tapestries and wall hangings

• Banners and signs for internal use

• Rugs and Carpets (Including Synthetic Carpets)

• Temporary fireproof barriers

• Retail Displays

• Wall Paper and Coverings (Test Report)

• Hay and straw internal scenery for seating

• Foams and Sponges

• View MSDS Here

• View product data Sheet  

BS5867 P2 type B Damask Fabric Test Report 

BS5867 P2 type B Linen Fabric Test Report 

BS5867 P2 type B Polyester Lycra test Report 

Comparison between M1 (France) and B1 (Germany) product tests in the EU

Fire Ratings Explained

Passive fire protection, testing and standards

In order to comply with building regulations, measures to subdue the spread of fire to other parts of a building must be taken. In terms of components and coatings for the walls and ceilings, there are two key measures of fire testing.

These measures are concerned with Reaction to Fire - Retardancy (the measurement of the ability of a material to resist or prevent the passage of fire from one area to another and Reaction to Fire – structural Integrity, the measurement of how a material will contribute to the fire being able to develop.