Understanding the hardness of a material that can be used in a variety of applications is vital for selecting its proper use. With the different varieties of foam and the multitude of uses for each type, hardness is one of the most important factors that help decide the practicality of a particular foam type in a given application. The hardness testing for foam and foam rubber products is performed by a Shore Durometer, which assigns a hardness value to ... (Read More)
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Expanded Polystyrene Foam: Uses and Qualities
As one of the world’s most popular materials, we use polystyrene daily, often times without even noticing. Beyond the visible goods we encounter (cups, food trays, coolers, toys and packaging material), polystyrene is also used as a component in insulation, flotation devices, and construction. Its versatility, practicality, and affordability is why Foam Factory, Inc. offers polystyrene in 4-pack quantities to suit commercial, residential, or personal needs, whatever they may be. There are two main varieties of polystyrene foam, defined ... (Read More)
Understanding the ASTM E84 Standard for Fire Retardancy
When researching a product, its quality, functionality, and affordability are often the biggest factors in the purchase process. However, the single most important, yet often overlooked area is safety. Regardless of how well it measures up in other areas, a product isn’t worth the investment if it isn’t safe. Product safety is taken seriously at Foam Factory, Inc. and is why all the acoustic foam we manufacture and sell meets the ASTM E84 flame retardancy test at its highest ... (Read More)
Protection and Comfort in Athletics with Custom Foam Padding
As the world of sports has evolved, so too have its participants. Today’s athletes are bigger, stronger, faster and better prepared than ever before. Unfortunately, this progress comes with a cost, as the increased physical masses and speeds seen on the field of play directly correlate to a greater potential for injury. Now more than ever, proper safety equipment and padding is vital in athletics. Gone are the days where leather football helmets and generic goalie masks were sufficient ... (Read More)
Memory Foam and Latex Foam: Differences and Similarities
Used as mattresses, mattress toppers, pillows, and support products, memory foam and Dunlop latex foam are sometimes confused for each other or assumed to be identical because of their similar applications and superior quality. In truth, while they both make top-quality products that can reduce or eliminate issues that lesser quality materials cannot, they are structurally different, manufactured differently, and tout very different qualities. The older of the two materials, latex foam has been in existence since the late 1920s, ... (Read More)
Foam Sacks: A Creative Alternative to Traditional Furniture
With the fast-paced lives we all lead these days, quality time with family and friends has become harder to come by every day. And after managing to balance work and other social obligations, finding alone time to relax is even more difficult. However, with Foam Factory, Inc.’s introduction of their new Foam Sack contemporary furniture line, there has never been a more comfortable or fun way to unwind. Stuffed with resilient, high-grade shredded foam, Foam Sacks are a long-lasting ... (Read More)
The Benefits of Promotional Product Packaging Inserts
In a “what have you done for me lately” society, impactful marketing can make the difference between being overlooked or being the first company a potential customer thinks of when they need a service. Product promotions are an excellent way to connect with customers and maintain front-of-mind awareness in a busy world, but as more companies saturate the market with their products, it has become difficult to stand out. This is why one of the most important, but often ... (Read More)
