A community based around imagination, integrity, and ingenuity, Live Action Role-Play (LARP) participants weave tales and stories into interactive game scenarios. Those involved, often called LARPers, act out fictional situations in a real-world setting while playing detailed character roles. Predominantly based in fantasy realms or focused around a time period, one of the major components of LARPing and perhaps the most recognized, is the simulated hand-to-hand combat within the confines of the story. As these game scenarios have themes ... (Read More)
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The Types, Qualities, and Benefits of Foam Rubber Products
Foam rubbers are durable materials made of varying blends of polymers and elastomers that produce some of the most versatile and unique materials in the world of foam. With their substantial list of applications and characteristics, neoprene sheets and gymnastic rubber are two of the most useful and utilitarian products in Foam Factory, Inc.’s catalog, and can easily be customized to fit any application for which their attributes provide the best solution. A medium-weight, resistant material, neoprene is a ... (Read More)
Foam Toys For Worry-Free Fun From Foam Factory
Just like the people who use it, foam can take on many different roles in life. Foam can always be found working hard as insulation, floor padding, packaging or sound treatment; tasks it excels in. But once the workday is done and the weekend arrives, foam gets to show its lighter side, with its ability to be made into a plethora of toys for any age. Foam Factory, Inc. is proud to offer a wide selection of foam toys, ... (Read More)
Get a Creative, Eye-Catching Foam Novelty for Your Event or Business
A creative, custom foam cutout is sure to maximize the value of your promotional product at your next big event. Does your business want to add an extra layer of fun and memorability? Foam Factory has what you need to make your next event a success! Foam can be a great material for promotional items that are aesthetically pleasing. These types of items are fun to receive as part of a prize ensemble in sweepstakes or giveaways. These products ... (Read More)
Understanding and Applying Shore Durometer Hardness Values
Understanding the hardness of a material that can be used in a variety of applications is vital for selecting its proper use. With the different varieties of foam and the multitude of uses for each type, hardness is one of the most important factors that help decide the practicality of a particular foam type in a given application. The hardness testing for foam and foam rubber products is performed by a Shore Durometer, which assigns a hardness value to ... (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)
