{"data":{"id":"us/16-cfr-1610.3","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"16 CFR 1610.3","heading":"Summary of test method.","body":"The Standard provides methods of testing the flammability of textiles from or intended to be used for apparel; establishes three classes of flammability; sets forth the requirements for classifying textiles; and prohibits the use of single or multi-layer textile fabrics that have burning characteristics that make them unsuitable for apparel. All textiles shall be tested before and after refurbishing according to § 1610.6. Each specimen cut from the textile shall be inserted in a frame, brushed if it has a raised-fiber surface, and held in a special apparatus at an angle of 45°. A standardized flame shall be applied to the surface near the lower end of the specimen for 1 second, and the time required for the flame to proceed up the fabric a distance of 127 mm (5 in) shall be recorded. A notation shall be made as to whether the base of a raised-surface textile fabric ignites or fuses.","path":["Title 16—Commercial Practices","CHAPTER II—CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION","SUBCHAPTER D—FLAMMABLE FABRICS ACT REGULATIONS","PART 1610—STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CLOTHING TEXTILES","Subpart A—The Standard"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-16.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:29Z","sha256":"bc8614787ee93ed8387d95582d47cbc92422b64f69ca8341a44de97ae8d36c79","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/16-cfr-1610.2","next":"us/16-cfr-1610.4"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}