The combustion properties of textile fibers are different. Cotton, for example, is a natural, cellulosic-based fiber and easily ignites. Even if the flame source is pulled, it will continue to burn. It does not melt and leaves a gray ash after burning. Linen is also a cellulosic based natural fiber. Combustion properties are like cotton. Silk is an animal-based natural fiber. It takes time to ignite. When the flame source is withdrawn, it burns very little and usually extinguishes by itself. Leaves behind a black ash. Wool is an animal-based natural fiber like silk. It folds away from the flame and is difficult to ignite. If the flame source is removed, it burns very little and extinguishes automatically. Polyester is a synthetic, long chain polymer. It melts in the face of the flame. If the flame is removed, it extinguishes automatically. Emits a sweet smell when burning. Nylon is a synthetic polyamide. It starts to melt in the face of flame. If the flame source is withdrawn, it extinguishes automatically.

The reactions of the beds to primary and secondary ignition sources according to the type of materials used in the production of mattresses in home textiles are essentially as described above. However, during the production of fabrics in two ways fireproof or power flammability feature is given. The first method is the fiber properties of the yarn used in weaving. In this feature, woven fabrics with yarns are more durable in the event of ignition. The second method is flame finishing processes applied at the end of the fabric. These processes give the fabric a flammable property.

The expectation is that the fabric will self-extinguish when the flame source is removed from the flammable material. When the fabric is exposed to a flame source, the time required for it to ignite must be long.

In the primary and secondary sources of ignition and bearing flammability tests by the competent laboratories, the following method is applied:

• BS 6807 Test methods for the evaluation of the ignition properties of flammable primary and secondary ignition sources of mattresses, furnished sofas and furnished beds