In recent years, many new methods have been developed to obtain flame retardancy in textile products. Particularly with the 2000 year, more attention is paid to the production of lower cost and environmentally friendly flame retardant materials. One of the developed methods is nanotechnology applications. The use of these flame retardant materials in flammable textile products, such as, for example, textile floor coverings, has created a new area for difficult flammability finishing processes, when some of the nanoparticle materials have improved their flammability. The special dimensions and structural effects of nano-surface materials create an opportunity for obtaining flammable products. Inorganic / organic hybrid nanoparticles have allowed the development of flame-repelling polymers capable of self-extinguishing against fire, limiting flame formation, and providing low smoke and toxic gas emissions. Today, there are studies that improve the flame retardancy property of nanoparticles. Many nano compounds are used to improve the flammability property of polymers. The most commonly used and inexpensive nano compound is sodium cation exchange active clay. In the studies carried out as a knitted fabric, the flammability of PA-6 fabric in nanocomposite structure was reduced by 40 percentage.

Authorized laboratories test the effects of a small ignition source on textile floor coverings according to the BS 4790 standard within the scope of flammability tests. In addition, the company performs the classification and evaluation of textile floor coverings, which are tested according to this standard. These laboratories comply with the following standards:

• BS 5287 Specification for the assessment and labeling of textile floor coverings tested according to BS 4790 standard
• BS 4790 Method for determining the effects of a small ignition source on textile floor coverings (hot metal nut method)