Iowa Flammable Clothing Lawyers
Besides looking at the latest fashion, style, or price of clothing, customers should also consider the safety of garments they choose to purchase. Flammable clothing could pose a potential safety hazard for you or a loved one because of the rate and intensity at which it burns. The Flammability Fabrics Act of 1953 regulates the manufacture and sale of flammable clothing, but there are cases where it is overlooked.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of flammable clothing, you may be able to pursue legal action against the manufacturer. Contact the Iowa flammable clothing lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600 to speak with a legal professional.
Factors in Determining Fabric Flammability
Common flammable articles of clothing include pajamas, gowns, and bathrobes, but the biggest danger involves the speed and rate at which clothes burn. Some factors include:
- The type of material. Cotton burns the fastest while nylon has a lower risk.
- Heavier fabrics with a tighter weave burn at a slower rate and have a higher resistance to flames.
- Fuzzy fabrics with loose fibers ignite easily and the fire spreads very quickly.
- Tight fitting clothes are typically less dangerous than loose fitting because they are out of the way of open flames.
Parents should always buy clothing and sleepwear with a low fire risk for their children. Sadly, some manufacturers negligently allow dangerous products to go onto the market, and they may be liable for injuries that occur as a result.
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If you have been a victim of negligent manufacturing or false product marketing, contact the Iowa flammable clothing lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600 to discuss your legal options.
