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)
Category: Mattresses
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)
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)
