High-quality fabrics should meet national or international standards regarding limits on formaldehyde, heavy metals, azo dyes, phthalates, and other chemicals. This is especially important for children's clothing, bedding, and intimate apparel; these fabrics must undergo rigorous testing to ensure they do not irritate the skin or cause allergies, thus protecting the user's health.
Safety parameters also include physical safety properties. Fabrics should have appropriate strength and abrasion resistance to prevent tearing, fraying, or the formation of sharp fibers during wear or use, which could cause scratches or cuts. The elasticity and resilience of knitted fabrics must also meet safety standards to prevent excessive stretching of garments and ensure that children's clothing does not constrict or restrict movement. Fabrics for specific applications, such as workwear, home textiles, and decorative fabrics for public spaces, need to meet flame-retardant standards to reduce fire risk; antistatic properties ensure safe use in electronic environments or dry winter conditions. By combining these parameters, the safety performance of fabrics not only protects the wearer's health but also ensures comfort and reliability during use.