Ask Netfah: The Do’s & Don’ts of Fire Retarding on Fabric

Dear Netfah,

I am working on the production team for our schools annual spring show and because of certain fire code regulations, I need to use a material for the backdrop that is fire retardant. I am having trouble locating material that is already pre-treated and have been told to just purchase regular fabric and treat it with a spray retardant so it will pass regulation. My question is this, what is the best source of treatment? And once I wash the treated material, does the application wash off?

Fire & Water Just Dont Mix