Hospital Sheer Curtains: Fire-Retardant & Antibacterial Standards You Must Follow
For hospital procurement teams, sheer curtains aren’t just decorative—they need to meet strict fire safety and antibacterial requirements (critical for infection control). As a Keqiao-based wholesale supplier, we’ve tailored curtains for 200+ healthcare projects. This guide breaks down the mandatory standards and how to source compliant products.
1. Why Hospitals Need Special Sheer Curtains?
Hospitals are high-risk environments:
- Fire hazards: Oxygen tanks, electrical equipment increase combustion risks.
- Infection risks: Curtains touch patients/visitors frequently, making them a “bacterial hot spot” (studies show standard curtains carry 10x more bacteria than hospital beds).
- Regulatory pressure: Most regions (e.g., China, EU) require healthcare textiles to meet dual standards: fire-retardant + antibacterial.
2. Mandatory Standards for Hospital Sheer Curtains
A. Fire-Retardant Standards
| Region | Required Certification | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| China | B1-class (GB 8624-2012) | Self-extinguish in 30s; no flame spread |
| EU | EN 13773 (Medical Textiles) | Flame spread ≤10cm in 10 minutes |
| USA | NFPA 701 | Vertical flame test: no dripping
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Our Keqiao curtains meet all 3 standards (one product, multi-region compliance).
B. Antibacterial Standards
Hospitals require curtains to inhibit E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and MRSA:
- China: GB/T 20944.3 (antibacterial rate ≥90%)
- Global: ISO 20743 (antibacterial activity ≥2.0)
Our sheer curtains use 40% linen + 60% polyester (Keqiao textile advantage) with built-in antibacterial coating—no need for frequent high-temperature washing (which damages fire-retardant properties).
3. 2 Mistakes to Avoid When Sourcing
- Choosing “single-standard” products: Many suppliers only offer fire-retardant or antibacterial curtains—this will fail hospital inspections.
- Ignoring “wash durability”: Our curtains retain 90% of antibacterial properties after 50 washes (critical for hospital cleaning cycles).
Case Study: Public Hospital in Guangzhou
We supplied 3,000㎡ of sheer curtains to a Guangzhou hospital:
- Challenge: Need to pass both fire and infection control inspections in 15 days.
- Solution: Keqiao factory produced 40% linen curtains (pre-certified B1 + ISO 20743) + 10-day delivery.
- Result: The hospital passed inspections, and the curtains reduced surface bacteria by 92% (tested by local health department).
Get Compliant Hospital Sheer Curtains
- Download free guide: Hospital Textile Compliance Checklist (includes fire/antibacterial test templates).
- Get bulk quote: Tell us your hospital’s region → Keqiao Factory Price for Hospital Curtains