STUDY OF PHYSICO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE FABRICS FOR INTERIOR DECORATION

Abstract

Purpose. Research of physical and mechanical properties of non-combustible fabrics for interior
decoration of public spaces.
Methodology. The research was based on the basic principles of textile materials science and the
principles of a systematic approach. Experimental studies of physical and mechanical properties
of non-combustible fabrics for interior decoration were conducted in the accredited analytical
research laboratory "Textile-TEST" KNUTD according to standardized methods (accreditation certifi cate
registered in the Register on 28.12.2019 № 20173, date primary accreditation June 21, 2010).
Results. A study of the physical and mechanical properties of non-combustible fabrics for interior
decoration of public spaces. Mandatory quality indicators of textile materials for curtains and drapes
from various types of raw materials and methods of production (width of the canvas, surface density,
change of linear dimensions after wet treatments, the degree of durability of dyeing to washing and
light) and burning characteristics of textile samples for the curtains manufacture. Regardless the
direction and surface of the textile material (front or back), the highest fl ame propagation rate was
considered as the fi nal test result. Based on the test results, samples 1-4 are classifi ed as fl ammable.
According to the standardized method, sample 5 is classifi ed as non-fl ammable and, accordingly,
is suitable for use in textile interior decoration of public spaces.
Scientifi c novelty. The physical and mechanical properties of a number of non-combustible fabrics
for interior decoration of public spaces, which are currently available on the Ukrainian market and
used for the manufacture of curtains and decor elements of hotel rooms, have been determined. It is
experimentally proven that most of them do not meet the declared characteristics of non-fl ammability
by the manufacturer. Of the fi ve samples provided, only one can be classifi ed as non-fl ammable
according to the standardized method, which confi rms the need for such studies.
Practical value. At the request of enterprise N, the physical and mechanical properties of a number
of non-combustible fabrics for interior decoration were analyzed and recommendations were made
on the possibility of their use for textile interior decoration of public spaces.