Demonstrates the correct as well as incorrect procedures for dealing with clothing whenit is ignited. Uses laboratory experiments to show the importance of selecting clothing and fabrics that resist fire.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503420
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile fabrics
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Fire prevention - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Clothing - Fires and prevention
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)