Yes — if you’re operating a hotel, restaurant, school, theatre, church, or event space, your fabrics must meet CAN/ULC-S109 (the Canadian standard for flame resistance). It’s not optional. If the fire marshal checks and your drapery isn’t compliant, you’ll be forced to replace it — and in some cases face fines.
FR (Flame Retardant) fabrics are chemically treated so they pass a fire test. The treatment can wash out over time.
IFR (Inherently Flame Retardant) fabrics are woven from fibres that are permanently fire resistant. Even after 100 washes, they still pass inspection.
👉 At Equus Fabrics, we supply both, depending on your project and budget.
More than people think. Common choices include:
Velvet / velour for stage curtains, theatres, and upscale interiors.
Sheers for hotels, weddings, and restaurants that need elegance + safety.
Polyesters for durable, washable drapery and upholstery.
Blackout fabrics for guest rooms, stages, and event spaces.
Absolutely. Gone are the days of stiff, chemical-smelling fabrics. Modern FR textiles are soft, drapable, and luxurious. You can have airy sheers, plush velvet, or even custom-printed patterns that meet safety codes.
Yes. Using dye sublimation printing, the colour becomes part of the fabric. That means you can add logos, branding, or patterns to FR base cloths without ruining the fire rating.
👉 Equus Fabrics is one of the few Canadian suppliers offering custom printed FR fabrics.
If they’re IFR, you may not need to replace them for many years — they’re designed to last. If they’re FR-treated, replacement depends on wash frequency. After repeated laundering, they may lose their rating. Always check with your fire marshal before inspections.
Yes. Any public space in Canada where fabrics are part of the décor — think banquet halls, lobbies, conference rooms, wedding venues — needs FR fabrics. Even if you’re just hanging sheers for ambiance, they must comply with CAN/ULC-S109.
Ask your supplier (that’s us 👋) for certification documents. At Equus Fabrics, we provide test reports that show our fabrics pass CAN/ULC-S109 and/or NFPA 701. Keep these on hand for fire inspections.
Two words: costs and delays. U.S. suppliers may look cheaper up front, but Canadians often get hit with tariffs, duties, brokerage fees, and long shipping waits.
Buying from Equus Fabrics in Toronto means:
No border surprises
Faster delivery
Canadian pricing
Right here. At Equus Fabrics, we stock:
Sheers – soft, elegant, IFR options for hospitality.
Velvet / velour – rich stage and theatre drapery fabrics.
Polyesters – durable and washable for interiors and events.
Custom printed FR fabrics – branding + safety combined.
Fire retardant fabrics aren’t just about ticking a safety box. They’re about protecting guests, staying compliant, and creating spaces that look incredible without compromise.
👉 Equus Fabrics supplies Canada-wide fire retardant sheers, velvet, and polyesters — including custom printed options. Contact us today for samples or pricing.
