Which worries you more: The risk of fire or the risk of chemical flame retardants in your kids’ pajamas? It’s a question faced by parents across the country. “I think both my husband and I have ...

Before buying a Halloween costume for children, parents are advised to check the label first. Some costume fabrics and materials failed to pass the federal standard for flammability, and open flames ...

Fibers made from bio-based plastics reduce dependence on fossil raw materials and promote the circular economy. The covalent bonding of flame-retardant additives can open the way for these fibers to ...

Polyester (PET) fabric is a versatile synthetic material with excellent abrasion, corrosion resistance, and light resistance. However, PET fabric is combustible, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Children’s sleep sacks are being recalled because they violate a federal flammability standard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately ...

Which worries you more: The risk of fire or the risk of chemical flame retardants in your kids' pajamas? That's the question I asked Cory Miller, a Washington mom of two who's expecting a third. "I ...