There’s nothing better than having your own space to relax and wind down after a long day. Adding foam to a room to make a cozy corner is a small change that can make all the difference! In this post, we’ll share all of our tips for customizing the cozy nook of your dreams. We’ll also show you how you can use custom foam cushions from Foam Factory to elevate your space even further. No matter how old you ... (Read More)
Category: Cushions
Is Household Foam Safe for Pets to Eat?
The natural curiosity of pets often leads to them eating materials that aren’t meant to be eaten. Dogs and small animals like rodents are known to chew up just about anything, but pets like cats and birds can often exhibit the same behavior. Even the best-trained pets may inevitably chew on or eat items around your house, because chewing releases endorphins. The responsible thing to do is to keep a close eye on your pets, and be aware of ... (Read More)
Creating An Outdoor Holiday Area
In the era of coronavirus, even family holidays have not been spared. This has left many families scrambling to find safe ways to gather together again. Many suggestions have come out on how to keep family get-togethers safe. If you choose to meet, but want to keep things outside, we have the perfect tips for creating an outdoor holiday gathering area. Setting Up the Table If your family is traveling from a distance to visit during the pandemic, you’ll ... (Read More)
How to Make Your Couch Last Longer
Chances are your sofa is the most expensive piece of furniture in the living room. It is also the one that tends to get the most use, as it is the spot your family naturally flocks to for watching TV, playing video games, browsing on laptops, and taking naps. So choosing the right couch from the beginning, protecting the upholstery from damage, and learning to replace worn out foam is vital to extending its lifespan and putting off a ... (Read More)
Beat Back Discomfort with Foam Pillows and Back Bolsters
Back pain is a common ailment that typically stems from the postures and activities that take place in our everyday lives. Many people work while sitting at a desk, and there are plenty of ways that sitting with poor posture over a span of eight hours a day or more can become the norm for people. If this sounds like the source of your back discomfort, foam back bolsters and pillows can help ease your pain. Standing or constantly ... (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)
Need New Cushions? Foam Factory, Inc. Has Them!
One of the questions we get on a daily basis at Foam Factory is, “My cushions are a ______ design. Do you make replacements in that shape?” In nearly every instance, the answer to that question is yes! Between our programmable cutting machinery and the skill and talent our team possesses for hand-cutting unique pieces, there aren’t many custom cushions we can’t make. But because of how long people tend to keep furniture, sometimes there’s a lack of familiarity ... (Read More)
Hold On to Your Seat: Durable Rebond Is Great Seat Padding
When it comes to selecting a seat cushioning material for chairs or couches, people often say that they want the firmest, longest-lasting foam they can get. These people usually have traditional, open-cell, high-density foam in mind when they say these things. However, most don’t realize that if all open-cell foams were available options, rebond foam represents a choice that far surpasses traditional cushioning materials in density, firmness, and durability. Because of its high values in traditional comfort categories however, rebond ... (Read More)
Understanding Foam Firmness and Compression Strength
When evaluating a foam product for use in a comfort application, perhaps the most useful testing value for determining its usability is compression strength. This value rates a foam’s feel and firmness by testing how it yields to or supports applied weight. These values are the easiest way to categorize materials, making the selection of a foam type easier by narrowing the field and even helping make a purchase decision if the chance to feel the foam in person ... (Read More)
