DL6 Swing ticket / hanging label (cover not match resistant) Pack of 1000

DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket, Cover Not Match Resistant

The DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket is a traditional hanging furniture fire safety label used to identify upholstered furniture manufactured with a non-match-resistant outer cover fabric and a suitable fire-resistant interliner.

Commonly used throughout the British furniture manufacturing and upholstery industry, DL6 swing tickets provide visible information about the fire-safety construction of finished furniture. They are particularly useful for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, restoration workshops and furniture retailers wishing to identify the materials and construction used in their upholstered products.

Although traditionally described as furniture hanging labels or swing tickets, the DL6 label is normally stapled into position on the finished furniture using a suitable upholstery staple. This provides a simple and practical method of displaying fire-safety information before the furniture reaches the customer.

Unlike permanent furniture labels, these removable fire safety swing tickets are intended for point-of-sale identification and are normally removed after purchase.

For suitable furniture incorporating a Schedule 3 interliner, the PL22 Permanent Sew-In Fire Safety Labels provide an important complementary product. see the complete range of Furniture Fire Safety Labels for additional labelling options.

What Is a DL6 Swing Ticket?

A DL6 swing ticket is a removable furniture fire safety display label traditionally used on domestic upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom.

The DL6 designation identifies a particular furniture construction where the decorative outer cover is not match resistant, but the furniture uses a suitable fire-resistant interliner as part of a permitted upholstery construction.

The interliner is positioned between the outer upholstery fabric and the internal filling materials, forming a protective barrier intended to contribute to the finished furniture's fire performance.

This method of construction can be useful where a selected upholstery fabric does not independently meet the applicable match-resistance requirements but may be used in combination with an appropriate tested interliner, subject to the relevant regulatory conditions.

These upholstery fire labels help distinguish furniture using the interliner construction from furniture manufactured with an outer cover that independently satisfies the applicable match-resistance requirements.

The DL6 label is not a test certificate and does not establish compliance simply by being attached to the furniture. Manufacturers and upholsterers must ensure that the complete furniture construction and supporting material specifications meet the applicable requirements.

For suitable barrier materials,

DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Label Specifications

• Product reference: DL6.
• Product type: Furniture fire safety swing ticket / removable hanging label.
• Label designation: Cover Not Match Resistant.
• Intended construction: Qualifying upholstery incorporating an appropriate fire-resistant interliner.
• Attachment method: Commonly stapled to the finished upholstered furniture.
• Pack quantities: 100 or 1,000 labels.
• Typical applications: Upholstered sofas, armchairs, chairs and other suitable domestic furniture.
• Primary customers: Professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, restoration workshops and furniture retailers.
• Purpose: Voluntary display of accurate information about the furniture's fire-safety construction.
• Related permanent label: PL22 Sew-In Fire Safety Label, Includes Interliner, where appropriate.

The convenient pack options make DL6 furniture compliance labels practical for upholstery businesses carrying out occasional furniture projects as well as manufacturers producing regular quantities of upholstered furniture.

How Are DL6 Furniture Swing Tickets Attached?

Unlike conventional retail swing tickets that are suspended using string or plastic fastening loops, DL6 furniture fire safety labels are generally secured directly to the finished upholstered furniture with an upholstery staple.

The label is positioned where it can be seen by the retailer or customer, without interfering with the furniture's normal appearance or use.

A suitable fine-wire staple is normally sufficient for attaching the lightweight label to an appropriate fixing point, although the actual fixing method should suit the furniture construction and label material.

For professional upholstery workshops,

We also stock Pneumatic Staple Guns and Hand Tackers suitable for a variety of furniture manufacturing and upholstery applications.

When fitting a furniture swing ticket, the fixing should hold the label securely without damaging the visible cover fabric or creating an unnecessary mark on the finished furniture.

As the DL6 is a removable display label, it should not be confused with the permanent furniture identification label that is designed to remain attached throughout the furniture's useful life.

Understanding Cover Not Match Resistant Labels

The phrase Cover Not Match Resistant identifies a particular fire-performance characteristic of the upholstery fabric and the construction in which it is used.

Under the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, as amended, certain upholstery cover materials may be used with an appropriate fire-resistant interliner rather than relying solely on the outer fabric to satisfy the applicable match-resistance requirements.

This approach is subject to specific conditions relating to the fabric, interliner and finished furniture construction.

The purpose of the interliner is to provide an additional protective barrier between the decorative outer cover and the upholstery fillings beneath.

Importantly, simply installing a fire-resistant interliner does not automatically make every upholstery fabric suitable for domestic furniture. The complete construction must satisfy the relevant requirements, and the manufacturer or supplier must hold appropriate supporting evidence.

The DL6 cover not match resistant label should therefore only be used where the completed furniture accurately matches the label's stated construction.

For furniture incorporating an appropriate interliner, see the PL22 Sew-In Label, Includes Interliner.

Fire-Resistant Upholstery Interliners and Barrier Materials

A fire-resistant interliner is a specialist upholstery material positioned beneath the outer cover fabric in furniture constructions requiring an appropriate protective barrier.

Depending on the application, interliners may be manufactured from woven or felt-style materials and supplied in different widths to accommodate furniture panels, arms, backs and seat areas.

WoolSafe Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Felt

The 54" Wide WoolSafe Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Felt is a specialist upholstery barrier material intended for suitable furniture constructions incorporating a fire-resistant interliner.

Its felt-style construction can be useful where a flexible barrier layer is required beneath the outer upholstery fabric, including curved and shaped furniture components.

Available by the metre or in a 30-metre roll, the material is suitable for smaller furniture projects and regular workshop production.

100% Cotton Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Cloth

also supplies 60" Wide Cotton Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Cloth for appropriate furniture applications.

This woven cotton barrier cloth offers an alternative to felt-style interliner materials, providing a wider fabric option for furniture manufacturers working on larger upholstered panels.

The 60" width can help reduce the number of joins required when covering broad furniture sections.

Both types of interliner should be selected with reference to the relevant material specifications, test evidence and intended furniture construction.

A Schedule 3 or Crib 5 designation must not be interpreted as automatic confirmation that the complete finished furniture complies with every applicable requirement.

DL6 or DL7, Choosing the Correct Furniture Hanging Label

DL6 Swing Ticket, Cover Not Match Resistant

The DL6 label is intended for suitable furniture where the outer upholstery fabric is not match resistant and the approved construction incorporates an appropriate fire-resistant interliner.

This is the label covered by the present product listing.

DL7 Swing Ticket, Cover Match Resistant

The DL7 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket, Cover Match Resistant is intended for suitable furniture where the outer cover satisfies the relevant match-resistance requirements.

The difference between DL6 and DL7 is therefore based on the actual fire-performance characteristics and construction of the furniture, rather than whether the furniture is a sofa, chair or another upholstered item.

Both products are removable hanging fire labels designed to provide visible information about the finished furniture.

Choosing the correct label is important because an inaccurate declaration could misrepresent the furniture's construction.

Compare both options within the Upholstery Fire Labels Category.

UK Furniture Fire Safety Regulations and Hanging Labels

Furniture fire safety labelling in the United Kingdom is associated with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, as amended.

These regulations established requirements for the fire performance of domestic upholstered furniture, including the appropriate treatment and testing of covers, fillings and related construction materials.

Historically, furniture manufacturers were required to attach display labels to new upholstered furniture covered by the relevant provisions.

The DL6 and DL7 swing tickets became familiar forms of identification within the British furniture industry, providing visible information about upholstery cover fire performance.

However, from 30 October 2025, the legal requirement to attach a fire safety display label to newly manufactured furniture was removed under the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

Furniture manufacturers and retailers may continue using suitable swing tickets voluntarily, provided that the information displayed is accurate.

These changes do not remove the relevant permanent labelling requirements or the need for the furniture itself to satisfy the applicable fire-safety standards.

The DL6 swing ticket therefore remains an optional furniture fire safety identification product, rather than a compulsory label for newly manufactured furniture.

Permanent Sew-In Furniture Fire Safety Labels

Permanent furniture fire safety labels perform a different role from removable display labels.

A permanent label is intended to remain securely attached to the finished furniture, allowing relevant information about the furniture's manufacture and fire-safety construction to remain available throughout its useful life.

These labels commonly provide identification and traceability information relevant to the furniture's compliance documentation.

PL22 Permanent Sew-In Label, Includes Interliner

The PL22 Sew-In Fire Safety Label is intended for qualifying upholstered furniture incorporating a Schedule 3 interliner.

It is a particularly relevant associated product for customers purchasing DL6 swing tickets because both products relate to furniture manufactured using the specified interliner construction.

The PL22 label includes a space for a batch or identification number, helping manufacturers maintain appropriate furniture identification and traceability.

PL21 Permanent Sew-In Label, Does Not Include Interliner

The PL21 Sew-In Fire Safety Label is intended for suitable furniture constructions that do not incorporate a Schedule 3 interliner.

The choice between PL21 and PL22 must reflect the actual construction of the completed furniture.

A removable DL6 or DL7 swing ticket is not a substitute for the appropriate permanent label.

see the Status Fabrics Furniture Fire Labels Range to compare the available options.

Who Uses DL6 Upholstery Fire Labels?

DL6 furniture fire safety swing tickets are primarily intended for businesses manufacturing, refurbishing or supplying suitable upholstered furniture.

Typical customers include:

• Professional upholsterers manufacturing or restoring domestic furniture.
• Sofa and armchair manufacturers using qualifying interliner constructions.
• Furniture restoration and reupholstery workshops.
• Independent furniture makers and specialist upholstery businesses.
• Furniture retailers requiring voluntary point-of-sale identification.
• Furniture wholesalers and distributors.
• Upholstery training workshops demonstrating traditional furniture identification methods.

The label can be used on suitable finished furniture where its wording correctly identifies the actual cover and interliner construction.

Although the swing ticket itself is no longer compulsory, accurate product identification and appropriate permanent labelling remain important considerations for businesses supplying upholstered furniture.

The DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket is a traditional upholstery fire safety label made for upholstered furniture manufactured using a non-match-resistant cover fabric and a suitable fire-resistant interliner.

These furniture hanging labels are commonly stapled to finished sofas, chairs and other upholstered furniture using appropriate upholstery staples. They provide visible information about the furniture's fire-safety construction and are normally removed by the customer after purchase.

Product features:

• DL6 swing ticket with Cover Not Match Resistant designation.
• Suitable for qualifying upholstery constructions incorporating a Schedule 3 fire-resistant interliner.
• Traditionally stapled into position using a suitable upholstery staple gun.
• Useful for voluntary point-of-sale fire safety identification.
• Available in packs of 100 or 1,000.

Associated products: For furniture incorporating a suitable interliner, see the PL22 Permanent Sew-In Fire Safety Labels. For furniture with match-resistant covers, choose the DL7 Swing Ticket.

We also supply WoolSafe Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Felt, Schedule 3 Barrier Cloths and a complete selection of Furniture Fire Safety Labels.