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Catifa Carta: Naturally Fire-Retardant, Suitable for Safe Spaces

15 January 2025
Catifa Carta: Naturally Fire-Retardant, Suitable for Safe Spaces

Catifa Carta, featuring its innovative PaperShell shell, offers natural fire resistance without the need for additional chemical treatments. PaperShell is a groundbreaking material crafted from composite wood by-products, representing a major advancement in material science. It reshapes sustainability and safety standards by igniting minimally and self-extinguishing, providing safer and more sustainable solutions for fire-resistant applications.

 

Catifa Carta meets the following fire-reaction tests, making it compliant with the following market specific regulations:

 

- UK: BS5852 Section 12 Ignition Source Cigarette, Match and Crib 5

- France: NF P 92-501 Classification M3

- Switzerland: VKF - Fire index 5.3

- Italy: UNI 9177 - Class 2

 

Compliance with these rigorous fire-retardant standards makes Catifa Carta ideal for environments that demand the highest levels of safety and quality, including hospitality venues, public spaces, and office settings.

These results go beyond technical achievements; they reflect our dedication to responsible design that responds to the safety and environmental priorities of contemporary living spaces and solutions. 
By meeting diverse international fire-retardant regulations across key European markets, Catifa Carta is a versatile choice for global projects. From residential interiors to public spaces, it seamlessly integrates aesthetics and reliability, setting a new benchmark for material innovation in the design industry.

 

As our journey continues, we invite you to reimagine the spaces we inhabit—creating a world where thoughtful design and pioneering materials come together to inspire and elevate everyday experiences.