Fiberglass fire barrier for mattresses

Abstract

Provided is a mattress with a fire resistant layer. The layer is strategically placed in the mattress, preferably protecting its core materials, and comprises glass microfibers having an average diameter of less than 6 microns.

1 . A mattress comprising a fire resistant layer of glass microfiber having an average diameter of less than 6 microns.  
   
   
       2 . The mattress of  claim 1 , wherein the glass microfiber has an average diameter of less than 3 microns.  
   
   
       3 . The mattress of  claim 1 , wherein the glass microfiber has an average diameter no greater than 1.0 micron.  
   
   
       4 . The mattress of  claim 1 , wherein the fire resistant layer further comprises a woven or non-woven fabric on one or both sides of the layer.  
   
   
       5 . The mattress of  claim 4 , wherein the fire resistant layer comprises a spunbond polyester fabric on at least one side.  
   
   
       6 . The mattress of  claim 4 , wherein the fire resistant layer comprises a sandwich of woven or nonwoven fabric around a core comprised of glass microfiber.  
   
   
       7 . The mattress of  claim 5 , wherein the polymer fabric is comprised of a polyester or polypropylene material.  
   
   
       8 . The mattress of  claim 5 , wherein the polymer fabric is comprised of a spunbond polyester material.  
   
   
       9 . Furniture comprising a fire resistant layer of glass microfiber having an average diameter of less than 6 microns.  
   
   
       10 . The furniture of  claim 9 , wherein the glass microfiber has an average diameter no greater than 1.0 micron.