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What is FR & how is it achieved?
FR stands for “flame-retardant” and “flame resistant,” which helps to slow the burning when materials are exposed to open flames. All car seats sold in the US are required to meet the federal Flammability of Interior Materials standard (CMVSS 302), often achieved by adding brominated and chlorinated chemicals.
No Added FR Chemicals
Our fabrics are naturally flame-retardant, which means there’s no need for added chemicals on your child’s skin. Available on select fashions.
Safe to machine wash and dry
To achieve flame retardancy, some brands utilize merino wool, which often can’t be put in the dryer after washing according to its care instructions. Thanks to SafeWash, not only are our fabrics free of FR chemicals, they’re also washer and dryer-friendly to get you back on the road faster.
Naturally flame-retardant seats for every age & stage
ClickTight Convertible Car Seats
Poplar S
Poplar
All-In-One Car Seats
One4Life Slim
One4Life
Harness-2-Booster Car Seats
Grow With You
Grow With You ClickTight
2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster Seats
Highpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
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To find out which Britax car seats meet flammability standards without the use of added flame-retardant (FR) chemicals in their covers, please refer to our Naturally FR landing page. You can also find this information on the Comparison Chart.
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Britax uses a tightly woven fabric construction that is naturally flame-retardant, which helps reduce your child’s exposure to certain chemicals. While all car seats MUST meet the same flammability standard, our approach avoids the need for added flame-retardant chemicals, offering a safer alternative.
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Yes, the tightly woven fabric construction of your naturally flame-retardant cover is safe for machine washing and drying. Since there is no added FR chemical treatment, you don’t have to worry about the agitation cycle breaking it down. For best results, follow the care label instructions and replace the cover after 30 washes to maintain optimal quality and prevent fading.