When it comes to camping, the most difficult part of a trip isn’t hiking, carrying in gear, or even starting a fire. It’s getting a good night’s sleep. Testing the warmth and coziness of a sleeping bag on a warm, carpeted living room floor is a poor predictor of its performance once rolled out on the floor of a tent, millimeters of plastic away from rocks, sticks, and dirt. Unfortunately, this is often overlooked by first-time campers, and people ... (Read More)
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Get Lower Body Comfort and Support With Leg Pillows!
Pillows, in one form or another, have been around as long as humans have wanted to be comfortable. Which is to say, a pretty long time. But as we learn more about the physiological needs of our bodies when sleeping and resting, we realize pillows aren’t just for catching some Zzz’s or for decoration on your grandparent’s plastic-covered couch. These days, pillows have functional uses from your head to your feet. Some purely exist for comfort, others for support, ... (Read More)
Foam Density Range: Understanding and Applying Values
With foam, the ability to make the right purchase decision is greatly based on your ability to compare one product to another. A foam material’s density is one of the best ways to do this, but knowing a single product’s density while not knowing how that value measures up to other foam types is like being given a boat in the middle of the desert. Sure, now you have a boat, but how are you supposed to use it? ... (Read More)
A Custom Foam Mattress Will Offer You the Best Night’s Sleep
Over the years, studies have linked many health problems to a lack of sleep, including weight gain and loss, irritability, inability to focus, depression, and even hallucinations. These symptoms can arise not only from a lack of sleep, but also from poor, restless sleep. This, combined with the fact that we spend an average of one third of our lives sleeping, makes having the best sleeping experience possible a vital factor in leading a happy and productive life. Unfortunately, ... (Read More)
Foundations Impact the Comfort and Longevity of Your Foam Mattress
So you’ve got yourself a delightfully comfortable foam mattress that’s making your dreams as sweet as it is soft. But after just a few months, there’s something that’s not quite right, and it seems like the honeymoon is over. What’s limiting the comfort level of your amazing foam mattress? Why is your foam mattress already losing its magic? The answer is: it’s the foundation. Foundations that aren’t a good fit for your mattress can cause a variety of issues ... (Read More)
Seal the Deal with Foam Factory for Your Gasketing Needs
A gasket is the epitome of “small but strong,” and while they go unnoticed in almost all of their applications, they are also one of the main reasons machinery is able to perform at peak efficiency. Varying in size, shape, and material, gaskets are compressed between two joining components to create a seal, while compensating for materials unable to interlock on their own due to imperfect surfaces. Gaskets can be as simple as the rubber O-ring in a hose ... (Read More)
Make a Custom Bed on Any Budget with Layered Mattress Builds
After our previous post, Need a Custom Bed? Try a Layered Foam Mattress!, introduced readers to layered mattresses, we at Foam Factory felt it would be helpful to provide a few examples that outline the versatility foam bedding offers. With these mattresses, we’ll cover a few different ways you can build a great bed for just about anyone, starting off with an affordable mattress that will help keep some green in your wallet! The Economy Class: Queen-Size Cost: About ... (Read More)
Enjoy A New Wave of Comfort with Custom Boat Cushions
Enjoying the cool waters of oceans, lakes, rivers and streams is synonymous with warm weather and summertime. No matter how you get out on the water, whether it’s fishing with a small outboard motor, relaxing in a canoe or kayak or cruising in a pleasure craft, the most important factors for enjoying the water are comfort and security. With their custom boat seats and boat cushions, mattresses and safety pads, Foam Factory, Inc. helps ensure that your time on ... (Read More)
Practice Swings, Strikes, and Slap Shots at Home with Foam
As the old saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” When we’re younger, practice is often equated with a chore, as we have to practice tying our shoes, practice multiplication tables, and practice instruments. As we grow older though, the things we want to improve through practice are often the things we want to do, rather than what we need to do. Getting better at sports is the perfect example, whether you’re trying to lower your handicap at the country club, ... (Read More)
Body Wedges: Better Sleep, Better Health
Whether it’s acid reflux, sleep apnea, targeted discomfort, circulation problems or snoring, many medical maladies can potentially be traced back to physiological sources, such as poor posture or a lack of body support. Before drastic and expensive measures are taken, like surgery or prescription medication, simple lifestyle changes may help improve your health. Foam Factory, Inc.’s body wedge product line is one practical and affordable way to improve posture, relieve stress, increase comfort and assist in alleviating these ailments. ... (Read More)
