Contract Curtain Fabric for North American FF&E Specification
North American FF&E consultants and procurement managers specifying fabrics for international hotel projects — particularly GCC and Caribbean properties for Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt — require NFPA 701 as the primary fire standard. Alvora's AGF-BL-01 carries NFPA 701 certification alongside M1, allowing a single fabric specification to satisfy brand compliance requirements for US-flagged hotels operating globally.
NFPA 701 (Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films) is the dominant FR test standard specified by North American hotel brands in their global FF&E manuals. Where a project is located in the UAE or Qatar, NFPA 701 certification alongside the local standard (M1, BS 5867) is typically required to satisfy both the brand compliance team in North America and the civil defence authority in-country. AGF-BL-01's dual NFPA 701 and M1 certification was specifically developed to address this requirement.
Canadian FF&E consultants working on luxury international resorts — Aga Khan Development Network properties, Four Seasons flagships, and independent luxury projects in the Caribbean and Middle East — source fabrics globally when local supply cannot meet specification requirements. Alvora's direct-manufacturer pricing, English-language account management, and IEC-certified export documentation make sourcing from India straightforward for North American procurement workflows.
All fabric ships FOB Mundra. Shipments to North American ports are handled via established freight forwarding routes; sea freight typically runs 22–28 days depending on destination port. Documentation package with every shipment: original NFPA 701 laboratory certificates, Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice with HS codes, and packing list for FR goods. Samples dispatch by air freight within 7–10 business days of request.
Logistics: FOB Mundra to North America
| Destination port | Transit time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Newark (NJ) | 24–26 days | East Coast, Marriott/IHG/Hilton HQ proximity |
| Port of Los Angeles (CA) | 22–24 days | West Coast, Pacific Rim projects |
| Port of Montreal | 26–28 days | Canada East, Four Seasons and Aga Khan projects |
| Port of Vancouver (BC) | 23–25 days | Canada West |
Transit times are indicative for sea freight. Air freight available for sample orders and urgent small quantities.
Fabric range
| SKU | Description | GSM | Width | FR Certifications | MOQ | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGF-BL-01 | FR Blackout Plain | 290 | 140 cm | NFPA 701 · M1 · IMO FTP · EN 13773 · BS 5867 | 2,000 m | 7–10 days |
| AGF-DIM-01 | FR Dimout | 220 | 140 cm | EN 13773 · B1 · BS 5867 | 2,000 m | 7–10 days |
| AGF-LIN-01 | Linen-Look Contract | 190 | 140 cm | BS 5867 | 2,000 m | 7–10 days |