Making Sense of Open-Cell Foam Densities
When dealing with foam products, knowing a material’s density but not how that value compares to others is a lot like being given a car without the keys. Sure, it’s cool, but how are you supposed to use it? Without having a solid understanding of the scale density values are measured on, knowing the numerical […]
Posted in Announcements | Tags: Comfort and Support, Foam Sheet, High Density Foam, High Quality Foam, Open-Cell Foam | 8 Comments
Identify The Warning Signs of a Declining Seat or Sofa Cushion Before It’s Too Late!
When you’re watching the clock crawl backwards at work, with your back and neck aching from your poorly-designed desk, while ringing phones and non-stop messages fry your nerves, where’s the one place you’d rather be? Besides “a private beach,” or “anywhere else,” the answer for many people is in their favorite couch or chair at […]
Posted in Cushions, DIY | Tags: Comfort Foam, Couch Cushion, Cushion Replacement, Foam Replacement, Open-Cell Foam | 12 Comments
Strong Mattress Foundations are the Biggest Building Block of a Great Bed
Just like a pizza can’t be baked without the dough, or a car can’t be constructed without a frame, most products won’t be of use to anyone without a sound foundation. A good’s usability, utility, and durability are, more often than not, tied to the quality of the foundation or system they are built upon. […]
Posted in Mattresses | Tags: Comfort Foam, Dunlop Latex Foam, Foam Mattress, Memory Foam Mattress, Open-Cell Foam | No Comments
Spooky Sponges Make For Fun, Festive Halloween Decorations!
Just in time for Halloween, The Foam Factory is offering some fun foam cutouts, great for crafts or decorations! With a friendly jack-o’-lantern and a spooky bat both measuring 1′ in width, you can get a sizable home decoration that’s easy to mount, easy to store, lightweight, and won’t scuff or damage any surfaces. The […]
Posted in Other Products, Seasonal | Tags: Custom Foam, Foam Decorations, Foam Sponge, Halloween, Open-Cell Foam | No Comments
Tabletop Gaming and Card Nights Made Easy With Foam Table Pads
In a previous post, we discussed custom poker tables, and the benefits of foam in their construction: it makes gaming easier, more comfortable, and more accommodating. When you have the space, ability, and funds to create a dedicated gaming table, there is nothing better to play on. However, spatial limitations can outweigh the ability to […]
Posted in DIY, Other Products | Tags: Closed-Cell Foam, Neoprene, PE Roll, Table Pad, XLPE | 2 Comments
Practice Makes Perfect With Foam Sports Padding and Backstops
As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” When we’re young, practice is usually seen as a chore, as we’re told to practice tying our shoes, practice our handwriting, and practice instruments we may not even want to play. But as we grow older, the things we practice are more frequently things we want to do, […]
Posted in DIY, Health and Fitness | Tags: Closed-Cell Foam, Foam Sheet, Memory Foam, Neoprene, Sports Padding | 12 Comments
Thinking About a Layered Foam Mattress? Check Out Some Build Examples!
Now that you’ve got a solid understanding of layered mattresses after reading our last post, Layered Foam Mattresses are the Easiest, Most Affordable Way to Get a Custom Bed, we at The Foam Factory felt it would be helpful to offer a few examples of mattress builds you can create with our foam. In these […]
Posted in DIY, Mattresses, Memory Foam | Tags: Custom Comfort, Foam Bed, Foam Mattress, Mattress Topper | 2 Comments
Layered Foam Mattresses are the Easiest, Most Affordable Way to Get a Custom Bed
In our need-it-yesterday world, a one-size-fits-all mentality can be incredibly efficient… provided a product genuinely does fit “all.” However, problems appear when that concept is stretched a little too far, into areas where one size definitely does not fit everyone and everything. Our beds are one such area. Everyone knows our bodies are completely unique, […]
Posted in Mattresses, Memory Foam | Tags: Build a Bed, Foam Mattress, Foam Topper, Layered Mattress, Memory Foam | 2 Comments
Why Shop With Foam Factory?
At The Foam Factory, we understand your choices as a consumer can sometimes be overwhelming. The days when Henry Ford offered cars in any color, provided it was black, have given way to an age where there are 20 kinds of dish soap on the store shelf; a number that easily doubles if you add […]
Posted in Announcements | Tags: Closed-Cell Foam, Foam, Open-Cell Foam | No Comments
Cut Foam Easily with These DIY Closed-Cell Foam Cutting Tips
At The Foam Factory, we provide a broad range of foam cutting services, from computer-controlled cuts made with a powerful stream of water, to hand-crafted cuts made by our team with decades of experience. However, not every project requires the precision of machinery or years of honed skill. For simpler jobs, DIY cutting is not […]
Posted in DIY | Tags: Closed-Cell Foam, Cutting Foam, DIY Foam, Gym Rubber, Polyethylene | 41 Comments
