Practically everyone has had nights when no matter how tired they were or how badly they wanted to, they could not fall asleep. Other times, we get to sleep just fine but wake up stiff and uncomfortable. Given the importance of restful sleep, both of these situations directly detract from our ability to lead enjoyable, successful lives. As we try to pinpoint the reasons we can’t sleep or wake up achey, we go through hundreds of possibilities. One potential ... (Read More)
Author: Foam Factory, Inc.
Get the Most Out of Your Speakers With Decoupling
A premium sound system can cost tens of thousands of dollars, but is also able to prove its value to a listener the second a favorite song reaches its crescendo, or when a blockbuster movie’s final fight scene breaks out. But no matter how much is spent on speakers and receivers, their performance will still be impacted by the room where they reside. This is the reason acoustical treatment is so important for getting crisp and bold sound out ... (Read More)
Hit the Mark With Foam Archery Targets
Hit the Mark With Foam Archery Targets A sport of skill, patience, and technical precision, archery is one of those activities that may appear easy to an observer but is something that takes an immense amount of practice and hard work to perfect. Proper form, physical strength and stamina, and excellent self-awareness are all required for consistent performance in archery. As any archer knows from experience, the only way to gain this is through hard work and repetition. Much ... (Read More)
Minimize Mattress Motion Transfer With Memory Foam
Open-cell polyurethane foam, visco-elastic memory foam in particular, has received well-deserved praise for its uses in the comfort and support industry. Bedding is one of the best uses for these materials, as people switch every day from traditional mattress materials to the custom comfort and support that foam pillows, mattresses, and mattress toppers provide. Comfort for the individual is where most attention is directed with bedding products, and it should be. Recognizing the benefits foam and memory foam can offer ... (Read More)
Have the Confidence to Climb High with Bouldering Crash Pads
With people looking for more and more ways to stay active and have fun, it only makes sense that rock climbing has become one of the fastest-growing hobbies of the last couple decades. With more people going up and down climbing walls, cliffs, and boulders, the reality is that the potential for injury is greater than ever before. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself and fellow climbers as you enjoy the challenge of an ascent. The most obvious ... (Read More)
Make Two Beds Into One With Foam Bed Bridges!
As anyone who has upgraded from their first twin-sizebed to a queen or king-size bed knows, the experience of relaxing with the extra room that larger sizes provide can be a revelation. Some people don’t even realize what they’re missing out on by sleeping on their smaller mattresses. But in situations where space isn’t the factor keeping someone from getting a larger mattress, money often is. To get the comfort of a king-size mattress without the king-size cost, Foam ... (Read More)
Turn Your Home Ideas Into Reality With Custom-Cut EPS Foam
As people look for creative solutions in their professional and personal lives, materials that were once only used in one or two applications are now being used for a range of applications that they were never considered for. Size, weight, versatility and affordability are some of the largest factors driving individuals to re-evaluate the status quo and find a new way to accomplish their goals. One such material that has proven to be valuable in far more applications than ... (Read More)
Understanding A-A-59135 and A-A-59136 Item Descriptions
The world of foam polymers can be a complicated one, with minor differences in structure, additives and molecular makeup creating completely different products. Because the forming of these materials can be manipulated in so many ways, highly-specialized products for unique jobs are often created, with only a slight change in formulation tailoring them to a certain application. The benefit of this is that users rarely have to compromise on a material that only meets some of their requirements. The ... (Read More)
Smart, Simple Ways to Stay Safe in Your Home
People readily understand that the world can be a dangerous place, whether at their jobs, on their commute or even while running errands. One place people seem to let their guards down however, is at home. This is likely because the control we have over our own environment gives us a sense of security not present out in the real world. But the sheer amount of time we spend in our homes increases our accident potential, as do the ... (Read More)
Military Uses For Foam – Part II
This is the second post in a two-part series on the uses for foam in the military and armed forces. For the first post in this series, visit: Military Uses For Foam – Part I — Another foam material that is present in the daily lives of many service men and women are sleeping pads. Distributed throughout the branches of the military, a camping pad is one of the most important inclusions in the gear of military members. Given ... (Read More)
