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)
Author: Foam Factory, Inc.
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)
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)
Turn Your Home Ideas Into Reality With Custom-Cut EPS Foam
As people look for creative solutions in their professional and personal lives, materials that were once only used in one or two applications are now being used for a range of applications that they were never considered for. Size, weight, versatility and affordability are some of the largest factors driving individuals to re-evaluate the status quo and find a new way to accomplish their goals. One such material that has proven to be valuable in far more applications than ... (Read More)
Extending the Life of a Mattress: Part 5 – Be Gentle with It
In our fifth and final installment of our series on best practices for maximizing the life of your mattress, we offer Tip #5, which includes the real reason some mattresses have those flimsy handles and why you should always lift with your knees and not… a rope? Previous posts: Extending the Life of Your Mattress: Part I – Keeping Your Mattress Dry Extending the Life of Your Mattress: Part II – Keeping Your Mattress Covered Extending the Life of ... (Read More)
Extending the Life of a Mattress: Part 4 – Support Your Mattress
With the fourth entry in our series on getting the most out of your mattress, we tell you why giving support is just as important as receiving it, as well as why you shouldn’t be sleeping on the floor – since, after all, you own a bed! Previous posts: Part I – Keeping Your Mattress Dry EPart II – Keeping Your Mattress Covered Part III – Using Your Mattress Like a Mattress — Tip #4: Support Your Mattress Just ... (Read More)
Extending the Life of a Mattress: Part 3 – Use It Like a Mattress
With the third post in our series on getting the most value and longevity out of your mattress, you’ll see why we, as well as the doctor, say there should be no more monkeys jumping on the bed. Previous posts: Extending the Life of Your Mattress: Part I – Keeping Your Mattress Dry Extending the Life of Your Mattress: Part II – Keeping Your Mattress Covered — Tip #3: Use Your Mattress as a Mattress Mattresses are made to ... (Read More)
Extending the Life of a Mattress: Part 2 – Keep It Covered
The second entry in our five-part series aimed at extending the life of your mattress deals with the benefit of covers –not for you, but for your mattress. For the first post in this series, click here: Extending the Life of Your Mattress: Part I – Keeping Your Mattress Dry — Tip #2: Keep Your Mattress Covered This may sound like a blatantly obvious tip, as very few people would even consider sleeping on a bare mattress, let alone ... (Read More)
Extending the Life of a Mattress: Part 1 – Keep It Dry
So you’ve finally purchased that brand-new mattress you’ve been dreaming of? You’ve made a great decision, especially considering the impact the right mattress can have on your health, and the fact that many people unknowingly sleep on a mattress that has far outlived its useful life. Depending on what kind of mattress is purchased, the user’s sleeping patterns, and the quality of materials used, the service life of a mattress is generally around seven years. Any product beyond 10 ... (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)
