We asked the labs to screen for every flame-retardant chemical they knew of — and not one pair of pajamas tested positive. Industry insiders told me they ... cotton clothing can more easily ...

Flame-resistant clothing is specially designed so that it’s less likely to catch fire when exposed to combustion and high temperatures. In cases where the fabric does ignite, it won’t continue ...

This fact means that anyone in the military who wants to wear outdoor-style gear has to find clothing that’s both synthetic and flame-resistant, two qualities that don’t generally coexist.