CFFA PUBLICATIONS / STANDARDS

Standards, technical information and other CFFA literature can be downloaded by using the links below.

CFFA Standards

• Standard Test Methods for Chemical Coated Fabrics and Film
• Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for Vinyl-Coated and Other Chemical
  Coated Upholstery Fabrics– Healthcare/CFFA-Healthcare-201C August 2024
• Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for Vinyl-Coated and Other Chemical
  Coated Upholstery Fabrics - Indoor/CFFA-U-201G October 2020
• Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for Vinyl-Coated & Other Chemical
  Coated Upholstery Fabrics – Marine - CFFA-MARINE/VINYL-201E December 2023
• Recommended Minimum Performance Standard for Vinyl Swimming Pool Liners -
  In-Ground - CFFA-P-101H December 2023
• Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for Polyurethane Upholstery –
  Marine - CFFA/MARINE/PU-101D April 2024

CFFA Technical Reports

• Glossary of Terms for the Chemical Fabrics and Film Industry
• Heavy Metal Free
• Layflat of Plastic Film: Definitions and Causes
• Marine Upholstery: Mold and Mildew – An Overview
• Proper Care Ensures Long Life for Vinyl Pool Liners
• Surface Tension
• Thermal Shrinkage of Plastic Film and Sheeting

Press Releases

• Why PVC Upholstered Furniture is Ideal for Healthcare Environments
• Top Five Benefits of Chemical Fabrics and Film

Other Resources

• Getting Smart Around Phthalates and PVC

Advanced Textiles Expo Campfire Presentations

• Making Vinyl Coated Fabrics a Mainstay for Marine Applications
• How Test Methods Impact Performance Standards for Coated Fabrics
• Using Antimicrobials to Inhibit Surface Growth on Durable Coated Fabrics
• The Added Benefit: How Flame Retardants Contribute to Coated Fabrics
• Proposition 65 and Coated Fabrics
• Exploring Functional and Aesthetic Advantages of Coated Fabrics for Commercial Seating