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Taking a Closer Look at Foam: Part 1 – Open-Cell Foam
If you were to survey a handful of people on the street, you would be hard-pressed to find a person who doesn’t know what you’re talking about when you say the word “foam.” However, part of what makes this material so interesting is that while everybody knows what foam is, the type of foam people first think […]
Tags: HD36 Foam, Latex Foam, Lux Foam, Open-Cell Foam, Poly Foam, Polyurethane Foam
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Enhance or Unwind From Workouts With Foam Rollers
If you come home from a long day at work with a sore back, find yourself stiff in the morning, or are looking to optimize your workouts, foam rollers are a product not to be overlooked. Versatile and resilient, closed-cell foam rollers can provide comfort and strength that people may not realize until after experiencing […]
Tags: Body Bolster, Body Support, Exercise Foam, Foam Roller, Workout Foam
Posted in Health and Fitness, Other Products | 6 Comments »
From Planes, to Trains, to Automobiles: The Many Hobby Uses for Foam
Foam, in all of its varieties, is a material we typically use to get a job done. Whether insulating a home, stuffing a couch cushion, or managing sound with acoustical treatment, foam puts in long hours on the job, helping us perform better in ours. But while foam will always be a valuable commodity for […]
Tags: Closed-Cell Foam, EPS, Hobby Foam, Neoprene, Polystyrene, XLPE
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Waterjet Cutting Offers Fast and Affordable Foam Fabrication
As consumers and businesses demand more control and detail in the products they buy, and with industry always requiring more precision and efficiency, the machines used to create the things we need become more complex by the day. But more often than we realize, it’s the simplest things that can do the most for us, […]
Tags: Closed-Cell Foam, Custom-Cut Foam, Foam Fabrication, Open-Cell Foam, Waterjet
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How To Make DIY Tool Inserts From Foam to Organize Your Collection
At the top of the list of the most aggravating household mysteries, along with missing socks and disappearing TV remotes, is how it seems whenever we need a particular tool, it’s always the only one missing from the drawer. Whether your ratchet is MIA, or the wrench you want is in hiding, it’s incredibly frustrating […]
Tags: Closed-Cell Foam, Cross Linked Polyethylene, Polyethylene, Spray Adhesvie, Tool Insert
Posted in DIY, Foam Packaging | 17 Comments »
Wishing You a Happy Halloween from The Foam Factory!
Just our little Foam-o’-Lantern, wishing you all a safe, spooky, and Happy Halloween!
Tags: Die Cut, Open-Cell Foam
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How To Glue Foam: Helpful DIY Foam Tips
DIY projects are more popular than they have ever been, as people look for ways to stretch a dollar, find a new hobby, or take greater ownership of the things in and around their lives. With this trend, people aren’t only taking on more of the typical at-home projects, they are also expanding their efforts […]
Tags: Couch Cushion, DIY, Foam Cushion, Open-Cell Foam, Spray Adhesive
Posted in DIY | 85 Comments »
Foam Mattress Topper Thickness: What’s Right For You?
As one of today’s most popular comfort products, foam mattress toppers are purchased everyday by people who wake up each morning sore, exhausted, and unhappy. Offering the ability to extend a mattress’ life and maximize its comfort, foam mattress toppers are practical, functional, and affordable products that improve quality of sleep for many people. With […]
Tags: Eggcrate Foam, Firm Bed, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Soft Bed
Posted in Mattresses, Memory Foam | No Comments »
Confidently Buy Foam: Understanding the Differences in Foam Quality
Foam suppliers and manufacturers possess enough control over the creation of foam to make many different grades of similar materials. While this may sound underhanded or sinister, the foam fabrication process of creating different grades and qualities is actually quite beneficial to consumers, whether it’s a new queen-size foam bed, firm foam for cushions, or […]
Tags: Couch Cushion, Foam Density, High Density Foam, Mattress Topper, Packaging Foam
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Selecting Mattress Size: Picking the Right Bed for You
Some of the most important purchases we make in life are made particularly difficult due to the infrequency with which we have to make them. Compare the purchase of a home to picking up groceries. Obviously, eating is important enough that we die if we don’t do it, but at the same time, we buy […]
Tags: Custom Mattress, Foam Mattress, Mattress, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam
Posted in Mattresses | 3 Comments »
