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Fire-resistant interliner (fire blocker)

Section of fire-resistant interliner (fire blocker) furniture

The fire blocker is an interliner that is fire-resistant and helps to protect the foam in furniture from burning. It is positioned between the outer covering and the foam.

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Rights: Paul Martini
Published: 3 November 2009Size: 245.38 KB
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