Basofil Solutions prides itself on bringing cutting edge technology to the marketplace.  Our products are based on two unique technologies, Basofil^® fiber and Alessandra^® yarn. 

Alessandra^® Yarn

Alessandra FR yarns are unique and proprietary yarns that provide superior flame resistance properties to Home Furnishings textiles. Fabrics made from Alessandra yarns not only provide excellent resistance to heat and flame but retain the high quality comfort characteristics and aesthetics desired in mattresses and upholstered furniture.

Alessandra’s engineered design begins with a duel filament core encapsulated by a wrapped sheath yarn spinning technology.  The yarn configuration provides unparalleled FR performance. The system works because Basofil fiber in the wrapped sheath stabilizes the carbon char in the fabric, which forms upon flame exposure.  The filament core creates a strong skeletal framework and in conjunction with the Basofil char prevents flames from penetrating into the underlying flammable filling materials in mattresses and upholstered furniture.  

Advantages of Alessandra Fabrics:

• Inherently Flame resistant
• Self-Extinguishing
• Free of flame retardant chemicals
• Odorless
• White in color and non-yellowing
• Compliant capable to multiple flame standards

Basofil^® heat and flame resistant fiber is based on patented melamine technology as invented by BASF in Germany.  The fiber business was later spun off to create Basofil Fibers, LLC.  The Basofil fiber embodies properties that not only make it the best performing inherent FR fiber in the home furnishings market but other markets as well.  It is used to protect firefighters and industrial workers around the world along with many other uses.  It will not burn, melt, shrink or drip when exposed to flame but chars in place.  Its natural high heat stability, low flammability, thermal insulation and ultraviolet resistance blend perfectly with the needs for flame resistant home furnishings.