PL22 Sew in label (DOES include interliner) Pack of 1000

PL22 Permanent Sew-In Furniture Fire Safety Label, Includes Interliner

The PL22 Permanent Sew-In Furniture Fire Safety Label is made for qualifying upholstered furniture manufactured using a Schedule 3 fire-resistant interliner beneath an outer cover fabric that does not independently satisfy the applicable match-resistance requirements.

Permanent furniture fire labels form an important part of upholstered furniture identification and traceability. Unlike removable hanging swing tickets, which are traditionally attached for display at the point of sale, permanent upholstery labels are intended to remain securely attached to the finished furniture throughout its useful life.

The PL22 sew-in fire label identifies a specific upholstery construction incorporating an appropriate fire-resistant interliner. This protective barrier is positioned between the decorative outer cover fabric and the underlying upholstery fillings, contributing to the fire performance of the finished furniture.

The label is intended for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, restoration workshops and other businesses producing or supplying furniture covered by the relevant UK furniture fire safety regulations.

Customers manufacturing furniture using this type of construction may also require the 54" WoolSafe Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Felt or a suitable woven cotton barrier cloth from the Calico, Interliner and Cambric Range.

For optional point-of-sale identification, the DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket, Cover Not Match Resistant is a complementary product for qualifying non-match-resistant cover constructions.

What Is a PL22 Permanent Upholstery Fire Label?

A PL22 label is a permanent sew-in furniture identification label intended for a specific upholstery construction incorporating a Schedule 3 fire-resistant interliner.

Its purpose is to identify the construction of finished upholstered furniture and provide lasting information relevant to the furniture's fire-safety performance and production records.

The PL22 label includes printed statements relating to the furniture's construction and the testing of its materials.

These statements identify that:

• The furniture includes a Schedule 3 interliner.
• The foams, fillings and composite construction have been tested by the relevant suppliers.
• The covers and fillings are cigarette resistant.
• The covers are not match resistant.
• Further information is available from the retailer.

The label also provides space for a batch or identification number, allowing the furniture manufacturer to associate the completed item with relevant production and material documentation.

Unlike a temporary swing ticket, a permanent furniture fire safety label is intended to remain attached after purchase, providing information that may be needed during the furniture's subsequent ownership.

The PL22 label should only be used where the actual furniture construction and supporting test evidence substantiate its printed wording.

Attaching the label does not itself certify the furniture or make a non-compliant construction suitable for sale.

For other permanent and removable labels, explore the complete Status Fabrics Furniture Fire Safety Labels Range.

PL22 Permanent Sew-In Fire Label Specifications

• Product reference: PL22.
• Product type: Permanent sew-in furniture fire safety label.
• Label designation: Does Include Interliner.
• Intended construction: Qualifying upholstered furniture incorporating a Schedule 3 interliner.
• Cover declaration: Cover Not Match Resistant.
• Fire performance information: Statements relating to cigarette resistance, fillings, foam and composite testing.
• Identification: Space for a batch or production identification number.
• Attachment method: Permanently sewn into an appropriate part of the upholstery construction.
• Pack quantities: 100 or 1,000 labels.
• Typical applications: Sofas, armchairs, upholstered seating and other qualifying domestic furniture.
• Primary users: Professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, restoration businesses and furniture suppliers.
• Associated products: DL6 swing tickets, Schedule 3 interliner barrier cloths, upholstery sewing threads and needles.

These permanent furniture fire labels are supplied ready for incorporation into suitable upholstery manufacturing and furniture identification processes.

Understanding the PL22 Includes Interliner Designation

The wording Does Include Interliner identifies the particular construction for which this permanent furniture label is intended.

A Schedule 3 interliner is a fire-resistant material used between the outer upholstery fabric and the internal fillings in certain permitted furniture constructions.

The interliner provides a protective barrier and may allow qualifying upholstery cover fabrics that do not independently satisfy the applicable match-resistance requirements to be used as part of a correctly specified construction.

However, the presence of an interliner does not automatically establish compliance.

The selected covering material, interliner, foam, other fillings and complete furniture construction must satisfy the relevant requirements.

Not every upholstery fabric is suitable for use with an interliner, and ordinary lining materials should not be substituted for a correctly specified Schedule 3 barrier.

For example, standard calico, decorative lining fabrics and ordinary polyester lining materials are not automatically fire-resistant interliners simply because they are positioned beneath the upholstery cover.

When selecting the PL22 label, manufacturers should confirm that the finished item incorporates the correct specified interliner and that the complete construction meets the conditions supporting the label's printed statements.

For suitable specialist materials, see the Fire-Resistant Upholstery Interliners.

Schedule 3 Fire-Resistant Interliners for Upholstered Furniture

A fire-resistant upholstery interliner is designed to form an additional barrier between suitable outer covering materials and the upholstery fillings beneath.

Interliners are available in different material constructions, including woven cotton barrier cloths and felt-style materials.

The appropriate interliner depends on the furniture specification, the cover fabric, the filling materials and the supporting fire-test evidence.

54" WoolSafe Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Felt

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

This felt-style material provides a flexible protective layer that can be useful when working around shaped upholstered components, including curved arms, seat backs and padded furniture sections.

The 54" width is suitable for a variety of furniture panels, and the product is available by the metre or in a 30-metre roll.

It may be considered for correctly specified upholstered furniture incorporating an interliner construction, provided the material's test evidence is suitable for the intended application.

60" Cotton Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Cloth

also supplies 60" Wide 100% Cotton Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Cloth.

This woven cotton barrier cloth provides an alternative to felt-style interliner materials where the furniture specification calls for a suitable Schedule 3 fire-resistant barrier.

The wider 60" format is particularly useful when covering larger furniture panels, helping reduce the number of joins required during manufacture.

It is available by the metre or in an 80-metre roll, offering options for individual projects and regular workshop production.

Both interliner materials should be selected according to their current technical documentation and compatibility with the complete upholstery construction.

A Crib 5 description alone does not establish that a finished furniture item meets every domestic or contract furniture fire-performance requirement.

Non-Match-Resistant Upholstery Covers and the Interliner Construction

The PL22 label is associated with a permitted furniture construction using an outer cover that does not independently meet the relevant match-resistance requirements.

Upholstery cover fabrics are available in a wide variety of materials, textures, colours and finishes.

Some covers satisfy the applicable match-resistance requirements, while others may only be suitable for use under specific conditions involving a tested fire-resistant interliner.

The relevant provisions of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, as amended, allow certain qualifying cover materials to be used as part of this alternative construction.

However, this should not be interpreted as permission to use any non-match-resistant fabric simply by adding an interliner.

Manufacturers and upholsterers must establish that the material combination and completed furniture construction satisfy the applicable requirements.

The PL22 permanent sew-in label should therefore only be selected when its printed wording accurately represents the furniture.

For an optional removable label showing the corresponding cover designation, consider the DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket.

How to Attach a PL22 Permanent Sew-In Furniture Fire Label

PL22 labels are designed to be permanently attached to the finished upholstered furniture.

Unlike DL6 and DL7 removable swing tickets, which are commonly stapled to furniture for point-of-sale display, the PL22 label is normally sewn securely into an appropriate upholstery seam or other suitable part of the construction.

The label should be positioned where it remains accessible for identification without detracting from the furniture's visible finished appearance.

The attachment must be durable enough to remain intact during normal furniture use.

When incorporating a PL22 label, manufacturers should ensure that:

• The label is firmly attached to a suitable part of the furniture.
• Its printed fire-safety information remains legible.
• The batch or identification number can be read.
• The stitching does not obscure important label information.
• The surrounding material provides a secure attachment.
• The label cannot be readily removed as a temporary display ticket.
• The method and location satisfy the applicable permanent labelling requirements.

Upholstery Sewing Threads

A suitable thread should be selected according to the upholstery material, the label construction and the intended sewing method.

Upholstery Needles and Sewing Tools

The Upholstery Needles, Pins and Skewers range includes equipment for hand-sewing, upholstery finishing and traditional furniture work.

The chosen method should provide a secure permanent fixing without damaging the printed label or compromising its intended identification function.

PL21 or PL22, Choosing the Correct Permanent Furniture Fire Label

The correct choice depends on the actual materials and relevant fire-test evidence, rather than simply selecting whichever label is available in the workshop.

PL21 Permanent Sew-In Label, Does Not Include Interliner

The PL21 Permanent Sew-In Furniture Fire Safety Label is intended for qualifying upholstered furniture that does not incorporate a Schedule 3 interliner.

Its wording relates to a furniture construction in which the outer cover satisfies the applicable match-resistance requirements and the fillings and relevant composite construction meet the required fire-performance conditions.

PL21 is therefore the alternative permanent label for suitable no-interliner furniture constructions.

PL22 Permanent Sew-In Label, Includes Interliner

The PL22 label is intended for qualifying upholstered furniture incorporating a suitable Schedule 3 interliner and using a cover that does not independently satisfy the applicable match-resistance requirements.

It identifies the interliner construction and provides permanent information relating to the fire-safety characteristics of the finished item.

The appropriate label must accurately reflect the actual furniture construction.

Which Permanent Label Should You Choose?

Choose PL21 for a qualifying furniture construction without a Schedule 3 interliner, where the outer cover meets the applicable match-resistance requirements.

Choose PL22 for a qualifying interliner construction involving a suitable non-match-resistant cover and the required fire-resistant barrier.

For further product options, see Permanent Upholstery Fire Labels.

PL22 and DL6, Permanent Labels Versus Removable Swing Tickets

Although PL22 and DL6 are associated with similar upholstery cover constructions, they perform different labelling functions.

PL22 Permanent Furniture Fire Safety Label

The PL22 label is intended to remain attached to the furniture throughout its useful life.

It provides permanent information relating to the furniture's construction and includes a space for batch identification.

DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket

The DL6 Swing Ticket, Cover Not Match Resistant is a removable display label traditionally stapled to finished upholstered furniture.

It is used to display information about the outer cover's fire-performance designation before purchase.

Following the October 2025 amendments to the UK furniture fire safety regulations, removable swing tickets are no longer compulsory for newly manufactured furniture covered by the amended provisions.

They may nevertheless continue to be used voluntarily where the information displayed is accurate.

A DL6 swing ticket does not replace the appropriate permanent PL22 label.

UK Furniture Fire Safety Regulations and Permanent Labelling

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, as amended, establish requirements relating to the fire performance and identification of specified domestic upholstered furniture supplied in the United Kingdom.

These requirements concern the materials used in the manufacture of upholstered furniture, including cover fabrics, foam, fillings and relevant composite constructions.

The regulations also provide for permanent identification labels on applicable furniture.

Changes Introduced in October 2025

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 came into force on 30 October 2025.

One important change was the removal of the requirement for manufacturers to attach a removable fire safety display label to new upholstered furniture.

Traditional DL6 and DL7 swing tickets therefore became optional rather than compulsory.

However, the amendments did not remove the permanent labelling obligations applicable to furniture remaining within the regulations' scope.

Permanent labels continue to provide information about the finished furniture, supporting its identification and the relevant fire-safety requirements.

The PL22 label remains an important product for manufacturers producing furniture using the corresponding Schedule 3 interliner construction.

The manufacturer or supplier must still establish that the furniture complies with the applicable regulations and that any permanent label accurately reflects its construction.

Furniture Batch Identification and Manufacturing Traceability

The PL22 permanent sew-in label includes a space for recording a batch or identification number.

This information can help manufacturers link a completed furniture item to relevant production records and supporting technical documentation.

Depending on the manufacturer's arrangements, these records may include:

• Furniture model and production reference.
• Manufacturing date or batch.
• Cover fabric supplier and material reference.
• Interliner material specification and supplier.
• Relevant fire-test certificates.
• Foam and filling material specifications.
• Production and quality-control information.
• Details identifying the finished furniture construction.

For furniture manufactured using an interliner, recording the exact barrier material is particularly important because compliance depends on the specified combination of materials rather than the presence of a generic lining cloth.

Clear traceability can assist with customer enquiries, supplier checks and product-safety investigations.

The PL22 label should be completed accurately and consistently with the manufacturer's supporting records.

Applications for PL22 Permanent Upholstery Fire Labels

PL22 permanent furniture labels are intended for suitable furniture manufactured using the relevant Schedule 3 interliner construction.

Typical users include:

• Professional upholsterers: Manufacturing or reupholstering qualifying furniture using suitable fire-resistant interliners.
• Sofa manufacturers: Producing upholstered seating incorporating the specified cover and interliner construction.
• Armchair manufacturers: Identifying suitable finished armchairs and upholstered seating.
• Furniture restoration workshops: Working on furniture intended for supply or resale where applicable requirements must be considered.
• Independent furniture makers: Producing individual upholstered furniture items or small production runs.
• Specialist upholstery manufacturers: Maintaining consistent permanent labelling and identification across finished products.
• Furniture suppliers: Ensuring the furniture they supply carries appropriate identification information.

The correct label must always be selected according to the completed furniture's materials, construction and the requirements applying to its intended use.

Related Upholstery Materials and Workshop Supplies

Schedule 3 Interliner and Barrier Materials

The Calico, Interliner and Cambric Range includes specialist fire-resistant upholstery interliners alongside conventional furniture lining fabrics.

For a felt-style barrier, consider the 54" WoolSafe Schedule 3 Crib 5 Interliner Barrier Felt.

Upholstery Sewing Threads and Needles

The Sewing Threads and Twines range provides options for furniture manufacturing and suitable permanent label attachment.

For specialist hand-sewing applications, see Upholstery Needles.

Upholstery Foam Sheets

The selected foam must meet the fire-performance requirements relevant to the intended furniture.

Polyester Wadding

The Polyester Wadding range includes materials for cushioning and wrapping appropriate upholstery components.

Where suitable, polyester wadding can be secured to foam using Status Fabrics Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive to help prevent movement, shifting and bunching during cover fitting, producing a smoother and more consistent cushion finish.

Upholstery Workroom Supplies

The PL22 Permanent Sew-In Furniture Fire Safety Label is made for qualifying upholstered furniture manufactured with a Schedule 3 fire-resistant interliner and an outer cover fabric that does not independently meet the applicable match-resistance requirements.

These permanent upholstery fire safety labels are intended to remain securely attached to the finished furniture, providing lasting identification of its fire-safety construction and supporting manufacturer traceability.

Product features and applications:

• Product reference: PL22 permanent furniture fire label.
• Label designation: Does Include Interliner.
• Construction: For qualifying furniture incorporating a Schedule 3 fire-resistant interliner.
• Cover type: Suitable non-match-resistant upholstery covers used in an approved interliner construction.
• Label type: Permanent sew-in furniture compliance label.
• Identification: Includes space for a batch or identification number.
• Attachment: Sewn securely into an appropriate part of the upholstery construction.
• Pack quantities: 100 or 1,000 labels.
• Applications: Qualifying sofas, armchairs, upholstered seating and other furniture within the applicable regulations.

Associated fire safety labels: For furniture without an interliner, see the PL21 Permanent Sew-In Fire Safety Label. For optional point-of-sale identification of suitable non-match-resistant covers, choose the DL6 Furniture Fire Safety Swing Ticket.

Related upholstery materials:

see the complete selection of Furniture Fire Safety Labels, Upholstery Needles and Workroom Supplies for complementary products.