Hi Lisa,

    Getting off-topic here:
Am guessing you know there's more to these chemicals than the off-gassing the end-user experiences.
Production is often in lower income communities where leaks and spills often result in only minor fines for industry,
and significant health issues for workers and neighbors.
    People in general may be drowning in so many other environmental insults that these fumes may not even register.

 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/08/24/1194759795/flame-retardants-breast-milk-banned-chemicals
 https://carolinapublicpress.org/56016/why-chemours-is-challenging-epa-over-pfas-drinking-water-advisory/

Dismounting my high horse...
   
Thanks and good health,  Weogo


On 8/24/2023 4:43 PM, Lisa Marie Lunt via Organizers wrote:
Re: Fire Retardant Products 

For the approximately 30%* of us who become ill when exposed to chemicals/gasses from fragrances, as well as chemicals used in fire retardant textiles, I suggest looking into off-gassing for fire retardant curtains and consumer applied retardant treatments. Off-gassing is done by leaving things hanging in well ventilated areas, away from people. You might not have control over how to shorten the time for off-gassing, especially if it isn't done before hanging them in a closed building with little air circulation, but it would be good for the building owners to know. Fire retardant chemicals applied by the consumer, post productiom would need more time to off-gass.

*Most people who become ill when exposed to chemicals in synthetic fragrances and industrial chemicals don't say anything about it, and you can't tell by looking at us. A few governmental regional surveys and other studies suggest about 30% of the population has health issues with fragrances and industrial chemicals. Search "prevalence of fragrance sensitivity".

On Thu, Aug 24, 2023, 10:19 AM Sarah Lee via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Hi Chrissy,

I don’t know about the sound dampening part, but for schools we use this to make any curtains fire retardant, maybe it could help you treat the curtains you find-

Sarah Lee




















On Aug 24, 2023, at 7:07 AM, Chrissy Fowler via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:


I am hoping some of you will have suggestions and recommendations for me. (including where else to send this query) Note that I'm also trying to figure out how to sign up for the Trad Sound SharedWeight list.

My question:
Where would you buy decent quality fire resistant window curtains to dampen sound and improve acoustics?  (What vendors do you recommend?)

Back story:
Our first Friday dance series moved to a new venue when we started up again in November 2022.  The hall is visually appealing, with a high ceiling made of tin, large windows on three sides of the hall, gorgeous hardwood floor, and incredibly welcoming venue owners. But it has VERY "live" acoustics, which are really challenging.

The venue owners removed the curtains when they got their windows replaced. For several months, they've been looking for fire resistant window curtains for the large windows on all sides of the hall. We'd love for those curtains to also be really good at dampening sound (thus improving acoustics.)

My internet searches are inconclusive so far. I'd love to have some suggestions for reputable sources that will serve our needs, offer a well-made window curtain product that's functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Thanks for any suggestions or advice!

Cheers,
Chrissy
Belfast Flying Shoes
Belfast ME

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