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Quote: Originally posted by morepints on 28/8/2019

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Here’s a data sheet from a theatre chandler about Flamebar, which says Flamebar S3 is suitable for canvas tents. Flame proofing works by etching salts onto the surface of the fibres, which then expand under the influence of heat to protect the canvas, until it reaches a heat where it will combust.

It’s the first time I’ve seen anyone suggest fireproofing a tent. I’m doubtful if it would confer much benefit, and considering primary fire prevention measures would be a better approach.

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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 28/8/2019

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I would suggest that you may have some difficulty retro-flameproofing to any great effect. The flameproofing liquids I'm aware of are water based, and need to be adsorbed into the fabric, it isn't a surface coating as such. That isn't going to happen if your tent has any semblance of waterproof properties!

How waterproof it would remain after treatment is another matter, you have conflicting requirements, the flameproofing may incorporate 'wetting agents' to aid its dispersal and adsorption into fabric, wetting agents are the death of tents, think of detergents! Plus any chemical that was originally dissolved in water, may have a tendency to take up water once again and 'wet' the tent fabric. You may have to reproof the entire tent to get it back to a waterproof state.

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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 28/8/2019

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Why would you want to flame proof a tent anyway unless your intentions were to cook inside by gas flame?
That's not recommenced either due to carbon monoxide poisoning so you might choke on the gasses before the tent actually catches fire.

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