Today, there are more ways than ever to protect yourself as you navigate through life during a pandemic. Masks are essential as you reintegrate back into your work environment. Even before the pandemic, masks and other types of PPE (personal protection equipment) have long been part of labor and industry. Face shields are a necessity for various tasks in the workplace and even at home. There are many great reasons to consider adding a face shield to your toolbox ... (Read More)
Category: Health & Fitness
The Underestimated Importance of Insoles
Many of us take our feet for granted when we are younger. They allow us to run, jump, and stand for very long periods of time. Our feet are often subjected to great amounts of pressure and shock. This constant pressure and impact can lead to foot disorders, foot pain and even back pain. At any age, protecting our feet should be a high priority. What can you do when you are between paychecks and can’t afford new insoles, or ... (Read More)
How Foam Rolling Works
Living a healthy lifestyle is important! No matter what exercise you have been doing, foam rolling is being touted as something that should be added to everyone’s routine. Practitioners of foam rolling will tell you that it can loosen up tight muscles. This makes it beneficial before and after exercising. What Is It? To understand how foam rolling works, we need to be clear about what products are used. In order to practice foam rolling, a rounded foam cylinder is used. The ... (Read More)
Foam Crash Pad for Kids
Foam crash pads are a must have for any home with young kids. These pads consist of a durable cover filled with a solid core of 6”, medium firm, open-cell foam. This helps provide a safe landing space for your kid’s in all their activities. Some ways to use a foam crash pad include the following: Foam crash pads are an excellent tool to help calm children with sensory processing disorders or other special needs. The sturdy, comfortable foam gives ... (Read More)
Body Wedges: Better Sleep, Better Health
Whether it’s acid reflux, sleep apnea, targeted discomfort, circulation problems or snoring, many medical maladies can potentially be traced back to physiological sources, such as poor posture or a lack of body support. Before drastic and expensive measures are taken, like surgery or prescription medication, simple lifestyle changes may help improve your health. Foam Factory, Inc.’s body wedge product line is one practical and affordable way to improve posture, relieve stress, increase comfort and assist in alleviating these ailments. ... (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)
Get the Fun of a Foam Pit with Our Filling Products!
Foam pits are growing in popularity as more and more athletes utilize them to push the boundaries of their sports with reduced safety risks. Additionally, foam pits designed for recreation rather than protection are a hit with children in gymnasiums, indoor playgrounds and activity centers. For those wondering where to get foam for a foam pit, Foam Factory, Inc. is the perfect resource to find filler in the right size, type and quantity needed for any application, be it ... (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)
