A textile product with enhanced flame and/or smoke retardant properties and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The textile product is comprised of a textile material having a primary layer or backing with intumescent particles coated, sprayed, sprinkled, or otherwise applied to the upper surface thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the particles may be incorporated into the tufting primary or backing. The intumescent particles may also be complexed with additional agents, such as antimicrobial agents, softening agents, pliability agent, stain resistant agents, waterproofing agents, static resistance agents and combinations thereof.
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/294,367 filed on Nov. 14, 2002 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,011,724, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/334,797 entitled "Textile Products Having Flame Retardant Properties and Methods of Manufacture," filed Nov. 15, 2001, the entire contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
