NEWS | SoulPad Raises Bar With New Flame-Retardant Tent Fabric
Here at Camping with Style we’ve been fans of canvas bell tents for a long time and we use ours with a wood burning stove, but safety is paramount. We had to treat the canvas ourselves to ensure it was flame-retardant, but that’s not the ideal solution.
However, now SoulPad have launched a safety-inspired new fabric for their bell tents which means you’ll have added peace of mind, particularly if you plan to use a wood burning stove in your tent.
Designed with the commercial market in mind, although equally appealing to the individual happy glamper, SoulPad has developed a 100% cotton flame retardant canvas (FR) material that is kinder to the environment than typical after-market FR treatments and beats standard FR canvas tents offered by competitors in terms of safety.
The typical British Standard used for testing flame-retardancy of canvas tents is BS5852, commonly known as the ‘cigarette test’. SoulPad’s creators, Zoe and Mark Vanderstay, found this test procedure lacking in one vital aspect; it is typically meant for testing upholstery and drapes, not products used outdoors where they are subject to the weather. Rain can wash out flame retardant treatments applied to fabrics.
“This means that customers could be expecting the material to be flame-retardant when it may not be” explains Mark. “Clearly, there’s a gap between what is expected and what’s delivered. Where safety is concerned there’s no room for assumptions and error.”
SoulPad’s new fabric withstands wash-out in the weather for longer periods than other fabrics.
“Using more rigorous standards, ISO6941 and CPAI-84, we demonstrated that our fabric can be washed and dried six times while still retaining its FR capabilities and still performing as our bell tents are known to – they are light, durable, breathable and soft to touch. The new FR material is 100% cotton and feels like it too. We’re confident that this step means extra peace of mind for glampers and glampsite owners.”
Many bell-tent owners treat their tents with an after-market flame retardant product, especially when using a wood-burning stove for cooking or heating. Glampsite and festival organisers may do the same to satisfy risk-assessments and insurers. However, spray-on flame retardant products can affect the breathability and performance of the canvas, are not always kind to the environment and may not be applied as frequently as necessary. SoulPad aims to fill the safety gap where none should exist.
Find out more over at SoulPad.
Where to next?
- Introducing The New Outbacker® Hygge Stove From Bell Tent Boutique
- 5 Nights Camping In The Stunning New Star Canopy Bell Tent from Boutique Camping
- Should I Buy A Canvas Bell Tent? The Ultimate Bell Tent Buying Guide
- Introducing The Unique Dubpod Canvas Bell Tent Awning For Camper Vans
From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.
Shop related products
Amflip Camping Tent Automatic 3 Man Person Instant Tent Pop Up Ultralight Dome T...
£70.54 (as of April 22, 2024 19:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Coleman Tent Darwin, Compact Dome Tent, also Ideal for Camping in the Garden, Li...
£112.63 (as of April 22, 2024 19:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Berghaus Adhara 500 Nightfall Tent for 5 People with Darkened Bedrooms, Separate...
£249.00 (as of April 22, 2024 19:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Night Cat Camping Tent for 1 2 Person Man Waterproof Backpacking Tents Easy Setu...
£47.49 (as of April 22, 2024 19:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
XJYMCOM Dome Tents Pop Up Camping Tent Automatic Camp 2-3 Person Canopy Lightwei...
£24.99 (as of April 22, 2024 19:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Eurohike Sendero 4 Tent for 4 People with Porch and Living Area, 4 Man, Easy to ...
£115.00 (as of April 22, 2024 19:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Portal 3-4 Man Tent with Porch, Camping Tent for 3 to 4 Persons with Sewn-in Gro...
£99.99 (as of April 22, 2024 19:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
![CAMPING | Here’s How To Stay Warm In Your Tent – Warm Camping Tips [Updated 2024]](https://www.campingwithstyle.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/shell0816_photorealistic_realistic_photo_of_the_inside_of_a_c_dd26c3c4-c779-4081-85b0-72e66a81b03b_1-320x230.png)
![GEAR | The Best Warm Sleeping Bags For Spring Camping Trips [Updated March 2024]](https://www.campingwithstyle.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10-best-warm-sleeping-bags-2024-320x230.png)
