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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
Boulevard ClickTight
Harness-2-Booster Car Seats
Grow With You
Grow With You ClickTight
Grow With You ClickTight Plus
2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster Seats
Highpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
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By using a tightly woven fabric construction that is naturally flame-retardant, Britax helps reduce the child’s exposure to certain chemicals. While all brands must meet the same flammability standard, there are different ways to do this.
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Thanks to the tightly woven fabric construction (non-wool), your cover is safe to machine wash and dry to get back on the road faster. And there is no added FR chemical treatment for the agitation cycle to break down. Always refer to your car seat cover care label for specific instructions and be sure to replace the cover after 30 washes, to ensure optimal quality and prevent fading.
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Click on this COMPARISON CHART to see all the Britax Car Seats that comply with the flammability standard without the use of added flame-retardant (FR) chemicals in their covers.