Announcements
Ether and Ester-Based Polyurethane Foam: Characteristics, Differences and Uses
If an individual is told a product is made of foam, one of two mental images will likely arise; either the white polystyrene seen in drinking cups and coolers, or the squishy, soft material that makes up mattress toppers and polyurethane sheet packaging. While these are obviously both correct assumptions, foam is a surprisingly intricate […]
Tags: Anti-Static, Filter Foam, History, Open-Cell Foam, Promotional Product Packaging
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The Differences and Relationship Between Foam’s Density, Weight, and Firmness
If you were to tell a stranger that foam has density, weight, and firmness characteristics, he or she would likely understand, given how common the terms are. However, one of the most confusing things about foam is the relationship between these characteristics. On the surface, it would seem the density or weight of a material […]
Tags: Density, Firmness, Foam, Foam Hardness, Foam Testing
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Shore Durometers: Measuring Foam’s Hardness and Applying Its Values
When a material is versatile enough to be used in a multitude of applications, understanding its characteristics is vital to ensuring it isn’t mistakenly applied to a job it’s not suited for. Given the types of foam products that exist and the different ways each can be used, knowing the hardness of a material is […]
Tags: Flexibility, Foam Hardness, Foam Testing, Pressure Resistance, Shore Durometer
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Understanding the ASTM E84 Fire Retardancy Standard For Foam Sound Treatment Products
No matter how useful or beneficial a product is, if it lacks safety, it shouldn’t be used. Some products can be inherently unsafe, no matter how they are utilized. Fortunately, these rarely make it to stores. Others are completely safe, provided they are used in the right way. Millions of products have many beneficial uses […]
Tags: Acoustical Foam, ASTM, Fire Safety, Soundproofing Foam
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About Us
The Foam Factory has grown from humble beginnings as a family owned and financed business more than 30 years ago to become a global presence in the industry, fabricating and distributing a broad range of foam, rubber, sponge and upholstery products. With the uses for foam expanding rapidly, from assisting in commerce and construction to […]
Tags: About Us, Background, History
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RELEASE: Foam Factory, Inc. Introduces New Memory Foam Line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2011 Foam Factory, Inc.’s New Memory Foam Bedding Line Offers Luxury and Affordability With the introduction of their new memory foam product line, Foam Factory, Inc. makes the science of sleep less complicated and more affordable than ever! The three-tiered ViscoSAVER, ViscoPLUSH and ViscoMAX memory foam mattress and mattress topper […]
Tags: Foam, Mattress Toppers, Mattresses, Memory Foam, Terrycloth
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