Futons sound like a great idea in theory. They optimize space, save you money by providing two pieces of furniture in one product, and even give guests a place to sleep. Of course, theory is different from practice, and while there are high-quality futons out there, many of the entry-level products aimed at students or people with small apartments don’t always live up to the hype in terms of product quality. Entry-level futons typically come with cushioning pads that ... (Read More)
Category: Mattresses
Foam Factory Now Offers Poly-Cotton Knit Mattress Covers!
When we buy an important or expensive product, we often buy accessories to go along with that item, with the goals of protecting the purchase, extending its life, and/or increasing our enjoyment of its use. Today’s smartphones are a great example of this – very few of us are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on the most recent iPhone, and then not make any effort protect the investment. Phone cases represent one of today’s most popular product accessories, ... (Read More)
Making the Case for Layered Memory Foam Mattresses
If, in 2015, you haven’t heard of memory foam, you may be living (or sleeping) under a rock. The temperature-sensitive material has become synonymous with comfort and relief in the bedding industry over the last decade. But as people start to understand what makes this material so special, questions have begun to shift from “this material does WHAT?” to “how can I maximize these benefits?” Innovation often begins to happen at this point, but with a product possessing such ... (Read More)
Density and its Unique Role in Memory Foam Products
When it comes to evaluating and comparing foam, one of the two most important figures is density – firmness being the other. For conventional foam, knowing and understanding the density characteristic can help you select a product that’s best for your needs, whether it’s packaging, bedding, or seating. With memory foam, the meaning and importance of density is a bit different. In an attempt to clarify how to best use these metrics to your advantage when comparing products, we ... (Read More)
Understanding the Temperature Sensitivity of Memory Foam
Memory foam’s most unique characteristic is its temperature-sensitivity, which is what allows it to offer the custom-contouring the material is so famous for. Engineered with visco-elastic polymers that react to body heat by yielding and softening, memory foam is able to create a surface unique to the user every time they use it, no matter what position. This is true of memory foam mattresses, memory foam toppers, pillows, bolsters, or any other product. While the material’s temperature sensitivity certainly ... (Read More)
Twin Long and Full Long Mattress Sizes: New at Foam Factory!
When a company notices a need among their customer base, the easy thing to do is address it. After all, if it will bring paying customers, why wouldn’t you? The harder thing to do is to address that need in a way that sends a customer home happy, pleased with his or her product, and bound to return again. Imagine a heat wave gripping your city in the dead of summer. Would you be more inclined to remain the ... (Read More)
No-Flip Mattresses are No Bargain for Customers
In recent years, one of the newest trends in the mattress industry has been the increase of “no-flip mattresses.” On a surface level, this seems like a great idea; less work, less hassle, and one less thing to worry about. Great, right? Not so fast. One of the reasons flipping traditional mattresses was originally suggested by manufacturers is that it helped balance the wear and tear on a bed by distributing pressure evenly across all surfaces. It may have ... (Read More)
Should a New Mattress be Part of Spring Cleaning?
The melt is on, the birds are returning, and the days are getting longer. You know what that means… spring is on its way! After the historically harsh winter of 2014, springtime is as anticipated as it has ever been, making us anxious to see the temperature begin its annual climb upward. The change in seasons brings with it traditions we look forward to every year; spring break, flowers blooming, baseball, and more. But not everything is as eagerly ... (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)
