When it comes to commercial and hospitality interiors, fire safety isn’t just a design consideration — it’s a legal requirement. Whether you’re outfitting a hotel ballroom, school stage, or corporate event space, the right fire-retardant fabric protects your property, your guests, and your reputation.
As one of Canada’s leading wholesale fire-retardant fabric suppliers, Equus Fabrics provides certified materials that balance compliance, elegance, and long-term durability — all from our Vaughan, Ontario warehouse.
There’s often confusion between “fireproof,” “flame-retardant,” and “inherently flame-retardant (IFR)” textiles. Here’s how the standards break down:
FR (Flame-Retardant): Fabrics that have been chemically treated to resist ignition and slow flame spread.
IFR (Inherently Flame-Retardant): Fibers built with flame-resistant properties that never wash out, ideal for long-term commercial use.
DFR (Durably Flame-Retardant): A treatment that withstands laundering cycles without losing its protective performance.
Equus Fabrics carries all three categories, ensuring our materials meet both Canadian and U.S. codes for public-use environments.
All fire-retardant fabrics used in commercial spaces in Canada must meet CAN/ULC-S109, the national test method for flame propagation.
For U.S.-based projects or cross-border contracts, compliance with NFPA 701 is also recognized.
Our products are tested under these standards and shipped with documentation for inspectors, designers, and fire marshals.
For more about safety requirements, you can visit:
Canadian Fire Safety Regulations – Government of Canada
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
We manufacture and distribute a wide range of commercial-grade fire-retardant fabrics designed for:
Hotels & Resorts – blackout drapery, IFR sheers, decorative upholstery
Event & Theatre Venues – IFR velour, Duvetyne, Commando Cloth, and backdrops
Schools & Auditoriums – durable stage curtains and sound-absorbing fabrics
Restaurants & Retail Spaces – soft goods that meet code while elevating design
With 80+ stocked colours and multiple widths (54″, 60″, 72″), we offer immediate shipping and consistent dye lots — ideal for bulk orders and renovation rollouts.
Your Guide to Canadian fire-safety guidelines for Safety, Certification, and Reliable Supply.
Our on-site workroom makes Equus Fabrics a true one-stop shop for your drapery and installation needs. We handle:
Custom sewing, hemming, and pleating
Labeling by project or room
Fire certificate packaging
Optional blackout lining or antimicrobial finishes
This integrated approach saves designers and contractors time, money, and coordination headaches — all while ensuring each finished curtain or panel remains certified to code.
35+ years in the Canadian textile industry
Family-owned and operated with unmatched technical expertise
Local stock and fast fulfillment for hospitality and contract projects
Competitive wholesale pricing for distributors and workrooms
Environmentally responsible fire-retardant finishes that are non-toxic and compliant with modern health standards
Our commitment to safety, quality, and service has made Equus Fabrics a preferred supplier for schools, hotels, production studios, and architectural firms across North America.
Fire-retardant fabrics are more than a specification — they’re a promise of safety and professionalism. Whether you’re outfitting 10 rooms or 1,000, Equus Fabrics provides the materials, expertise, and certification your project demands.
Contact our team today to request swatches, compliance documentation, or wholesale pricing on our fire-rated drapery and upholstery fabrics.
