When evaluating a product for purchase, quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness are always top of mind. But there’s one factor that should never be overlooked—safety. No matter how functional or affordable a product may be, it’s not a wise investment if it poses a risk to you, your space, or your project. That’s why we prioritize product safety at every level. All of our acoustic foam products meet the ASTM E84 flame retardancy standard, and not just any rating, but ... (Read More)
Category: Technical Info
Understanding and Applying Shore Durometer Hardness Values
When it comes to choosing the right foam for your project, understanding the material’s hardness is essential. With so many foam types and a wide variety of applications—from packaging and insulation to athletic gear and construction—hardness helps determine whether a particular foam will perform as needed. One of the most accurate ways to measure this is through the Shore Durometer test. What Is a Shore Durometer? Invented in the 1920s by Albert F. Shore, the Shore Durometer is a ... (Read More)
Compression Cutting for Custom Foam Products
Precision is more than our promise—it’s a process, and our compression cutting capabilities are taking foam customization to the next level. Whether you’re looking for tailored comfort zones in a mattress or bespoke acoustic foam panels for a recording studio, our advanced technology ensures results that are accurate, consistent, and engineered to perform. What Is Compression Cutting? Compression cutting is a highly specialized process that allows us to create detailed, repeatable foam patterns that are impossible to replicate by ... (Read More)
Everything You Need to Know About Polystyrene Foam
Polystyrene foam is one of the most widely used materials in the world. From food trays and coolers to insulation and flotation devices, this versatile foam quietly supports everyday life. But not all polystyrene is created equal. Let’s dive into the differences between expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS), their manufacturing processes, unique properties, and practical applications. Understanding the Types of Polystyrene Foam Key Differences Between EPS and XPS Both EPS and XPS are closed-cell foams, but their ... (Read More)
Why Dryfast Foam is the Best Option for Outdoor Cushions
Foam is a versatile material with a variety of characteristics, ranging from cell type and strength to density, size, shape, and color. Certain types of foam enjoy widespread recognition, like the soft and squishy polyurethane foam or the robust closed-cell polyethylene foam. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge the unsung heroes—the foam varieties that quietly perform essential functions without seeking the limelight, like Dryfast foam. This versatile product is the best foam for outdoor cushions, and this post will explain ... (Read More)
The Differences and Characteristics of Cross-Linked Foam
At the heart of material strength lies the intricate web of molecular bonds, particularly evident in the realm of plastics and foams. Here, polymers, made up of interconnected repeating molecular units, weave the foundation of diverse materials like polyurethane and cross-linked polyethylene foam. These polymers play a pivotal role in shaping the strength and characteristics of the final material, determining its flexibility, load-bearing capacity, and resilience to pressure. Today, we’ll be exploring the differences and characteristics of cross-linked foam. ... (Read More)
Understanding Military Performance Specifications for Foam
For industries that require materials on a large scale, consistency and quality are two of the most important considerations when thousands or even millions of products are being impacted by a batch of materials. This is important not only for one order, but as more and more orders are placed over time, each set of materials is expected to perform to the same specifications as the previous ones, and all orders that follow. To ensure the uniformity of materials ... (Read More)
Foam Manufacturing, Development, and Competition through History
Foam has a rich history that dates back to 1849. With the creation of foam, many great new products were able to manifest, bringing us to some of the most versatile and comfortable products available today. Foam manufacturing and its processes have served us for nearly two centuries, and the developments that occurred during that time have only helped to serve us better. Let’s take a look back at the history of foam and the many steps it took ... (Read More)
Get the Most Out of Your Speakers With Decoupling
A premium sound system can cost tens of thousands of dollars, but is also able to prove its value to a listener the second a favorite song reaches its crescendo, or when a blockbuster movie’s final fight scene breaks out. But no matter how much is spent on speakers and receivers, their performance will still be impacted by the room where they reside. This is the reason acoustical treatment is so important for getting crisp and bold sound out ... (Read More)
Understanding A-A-59135 and A-A-59136 Item Descriptions
The world of foam polymers can be a complicated one, with minor differences in structure, additives and molecular makeup creating completely different products. Because the forming of these materials can be manipulated in so many ways, highly-specialized products for unique jobs are often created, with only a slight change in formulation tailoring them to a certain application. The benefit of this is that users rarely have to compromise on a material that only meets some of their requirements. The ... (Read More)
