Alerta Long-Life FR Luxury Washable Pillow, Cotton Outer, Flame Retardant, 50 x 70cm
- 50x70cm Flame Retardant Pillow - quilted 100% cotton outer for breathable, skin-gentle head and neck support in care home, residential and hospital settings.
- Long-Life Ball Fibre Fill - maintains shape and support performance through repeated machine wash cycles; Long-Life specification suited to institutional laundry environments.
- BS 7175 Flame Retardant - certified, meeting the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requirement for FR filled articles in care homes subject to CQC fire safety inspection.
- Machine Washable - for NHS IPC laundry compliance; pairs with the Alerta Long-Life FR Luxury Washable Duvet (Single or Double) for a fully BS 7175 compliant bedding set.
Alerta Long-Life FR Luxury Washable Pillow - Flame Retardant Care Home Pillow
The Alerta Long-Life FR Luxury Washable Pillow is a 50x70cm machine washable pillow for care homes, residential care settings and hospital wards where flame retardant bedding is a regulatory requirement. The BS 7175 certification meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandate for flame retardant filled articles in care homes - inspected by CQC as part of fire safety compliance assessment. The quilted 100% cotton outer provides a breathable, skin-gentle surface for head and neck contact, relevant for residents with sensitive or fragile skin. The polyester ball fibre filling maintains shape and head-to-neck alignment support through repeated institutional laundry cycles without compressing flat - the Long-Life characteristic for institutional use.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 50x70cm |
| Outer Material | 100% quilted cotton |
| Fill Material | Polyester ball fibre (shape-retaining, wash-stable) |
| Flame Retardant Standard | BS 7175 certified |
| Care | Machine washable |
Regulatory Compliance
The Alerta FR Pillow is certified to BS 7175 (Tests for the ignitability of bedding materials), the relevant standard for filled articles including pillows. Certification meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO 2005) requirement for flame retardant bedding in care homes. CQC fire safety inspections check that pillows in use carry appropriate FR certification alongside duvets and mattresses. BS 7175 (filled articles) is a separate standard from BS 7177 (mattresses); care homes must confirm compliance across all bedding categories. Machine washability supports NHS IPC laundry guidance for shared bedding items in care environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this pillow be used with the Alerta FR Duvet as a matching bedding set?
Yes. The Alerta Long-Life FR Luxury Washable Pillow pairs directly with both the Single (140x200cm) and Double (200x200cm) Alerta FR Duvets to form a fully BS 7175 compliant care home bedding set. Using a matched set simplifies CQC fire safety inspection documentation, as all items share the same regulatory certification standard and can be evidenced together.
How often should care home pillows be replaced?
The Long-Life ball fibre construction extends usable lifespan compared to standard polyester fillings, but pillows should be assessed at each laundering cycle for surface integrity, fill compression and support performance. Where a pillow fails to recover its profile after laundering, or where the cover shows tears or wear that could compromise the impermeable surface, it should be withdrawn from use. NHS IPC guidance recommends a documented inspection and replacement schedule for shared bedding items in care environments.
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- 50x70cm Flame Retardant Pillow - quilted 100% cotton outer for breathable, skin-gentle head and neck support in care home, residential and hospital settings.
- Long-Life Ball Fibre Fill - maintains shape and support performance through repeated machine wash cycles; Long-Life specification suited to institutional laundry environments.
- BS 7175 Flame Retardant - certified, meeting the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requirement for FR filled articles in care homes subject to CQC fire safety inspection.
- Machine Washable - for NHS IPC laundry compliance; pairs with the Alerta Long-Life FR Luxury Washable Duvet (Single or Double) for a fully BS 7175 compliant bedding set.