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GOTS Organic Wool Flame Barrier Burn Test | Nappedia

Target Query:“gots certified organic wool flame barrier burn test”
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Subject: Avocado Organic Wool Barrier
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Specimen: law-label-avocado-green
Direct Forensic Answer

Query: “gots certified organic wool flame barrier burn test”

Nature's Premier Flame Barrier

Direct Answer Summary

GOTS-certified organic virgin wool is nature's most effective flame barrier. Wool possesses a high Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) of 25.5%, meaning it requires an atmosphere of 25.5% oxygen to sustain combustion—substantially higher than ambient air (20.9%). In CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633 testing, wool fibers curl, swell, and form a dense nitrogen-rich keratin char that smothers flames and leaves zero toxic chemical residues.

Audited Core Takeaways

  • 1Limiting Oxygen Index of 25.5% makes wool self-extinguishing in ambient atmosphere (20.9% O2).
  • 2Keratin proteins cross-link when heated to produce a resilient, non-melting carbon barrier.
  • 3Certified GOTS organic wool guarantees zero synthetic chemical pesticides, scouring agents, or retardants.
Regulatory Law Label Specimen
Interactive Laboratory View

Forensic Law Label & Material Audit

Inspect the physical law label tag specimen, decode the state Uniform Registry Number (URN), and review certified material percentages under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633.

Forensic Specimen Archive • Metrology & Legal Audit

Uniform Law Label & Material Deconstruction

Under FTC 16 CFR Part 303 and IABFLO uniform law label standards, bedding manufacturers must disclose exact net filling weights using standardized generic fiber terms. Marketing buzzwords are prohibited under federal penalty.

▲ Sewn Into Seam (Tyvek Substrate) ▲

UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER

ALL NEW MATERIAL CONSISTING OF

POLYURETHANE FOAM PAD55%
RESIN-TREATED COTTON BATTING25%
RAYON FIBER / WOOL CHAR BARRIER20%
Net Filling Weight (Excluding Steel Springs)
Uniform Registry Number (Click to decode)
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)

Certification is made by the manufacturer that the materials in this article are described in accordance with law.

Manufacture Date:04/2026
Plant Facility:Tampa, FL
Legal Entity:Saatva Inc. / Bedding Industries of America (BIA)
16 CFR Part 1633 Prototype: STV-115-HYB-2026Inspect →
Physical Tag Dimensions: 2.75" × 3.75" (Meets IABFLO 2.5" × 3.0" min)
Active Specimen URN Breakdown
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)
Issuing State
UT (Utah)
Registry Sequence
#12345
Plant Location
FL (Florida)
IABFLO 31-State Reciprocity: The issuing state (UT) participates in the Uniform Law Label system. This single registration permits lawful commercial distribution across all 31 regulated US bedding jurisdictions without duplicate state tags.
Audited Metrics4 Verified Metrics

Avocado Organic Wool Barrier Forensic Specifications

Physical construction measurements and laboratory ratings evaluated against regulatory, medical, and durability benchmarks.

Specification / MetricMeasured ValueBenchmark / StandardStatus
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)25.5% (Self-Extinguishing)Atmospheric Oxygen is 20.9%Pass
Moisture Regain Capacity16% - 18% Natural MoistureHigh Inherent Thermal MassPass
Organic CertificationGOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)Strict Organic Chain of CustodyPass
Combustion ResidueSoft Nitrogen-Rich Carbon AshZero Melting or Glass FilamentsPass

Standards Reference: Benchmarks derived from ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular foam), CPSC 16 CFR 1633 (open flame flammability), and clinical capillary closing thresholds (32.0 mmHg).

Safety Inspection Protocol3 Actionable Steps

Consumer Safety & Chemical Verification Protocol

Step-by-step physical inspection procedure for flame barrier integrity and law label compliance.

Check for GOTS License Number

Step 1

Look for the Control Union or GOTS certifier license code on the mattress law label.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Never buy mattresses claiming 'organic wool' without a valid certifier license number.

Perform Wool Touch Metrology

Step 2

Feel the loft and springy crimp of the needle-tufted wool batting through the cover.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Avoid chemical moth-proofing sprays which ruin natural organic certifications.

Verify Wool Batting Density

Step 3

Confirm the mattress specifies at least 1.5 to 2.5 lbs/sq yard of wool batting.

Critical Hazard to Avoid

Do not purchase hybrid beds that use thin wool dusting over synthetic glass socks.

Authoritative Grounding

Primary Source Regulatory & Engineering Citations

2 Verified Sources

Every factual threshold, dimension, safety standard, and warranty policy cited on this page is derived directly from verified government filings, regulatory standards organizations, or official manufacturer technical documentation.

Global Standard gGmbHGOTS Standard

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0

global-standard.org/View Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)16 CFR Part 1633

Standard for the Flammability of Mattress Sets

www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Rulemaking/Final-Rules/Mattress-SetsView Source
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