Hit the Mark With Foam Archery Targets A sport of skill, patience, and technical precision, archery is one of those activities that may appear easy to an observer but is something that takes an immense amount of practice and hard work to perfect. Proper form, physical strength and stamina, and excellent self-awareness are all required for consistent performance in archery. As any archer knows from experience, the only way to gain this is through hard work and repetition. Much ... (Read More)
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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)
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)
Smart, Simple Ways to Stay Safe in Your Home
People readily understand that the world can be a dangerous place, whether at their jobs, on their commute or even while running errands. One place people seem to let their guards down however, is at home. This is likely because the control we have over our own environment gives us a sense of security not present out in the real world. But the sheer amount of time we spend in our homes increases our accident potential, as do the ... (Read More)
Military Uses For Foam – Part II
This is the second post in a two-part series on the uses for foam in the military and armed forces. For the first post in this series, visit: Military Uses For Foam – Part I — Another foam material that is present in the daily lives of many service men and women are sleeping pads. Distributed throughout the branches of the military, a camping pad is one of the most important inclusions in the gear of military members. Given ... (Read More)
Military Uses For Foam – Part I
For our post on the uses for foam in the military and armed forces, we have decided to break the entry into two separate posts due to its broad range of applications. — Foam products serve many purposes, but some of the most overlooked applications of foam materials are in the military and armed forces. The resources required to protect our nation and contribute to global initiatives are substantial, and in many ways, the branches of the military are ... (Read More)
Improve Your Home’s Efficiency and Safety with Foam Products
Rising energy costs, a struggling economy and a volatile housing market have all forced homeowners to realize the importance of maintaining and improving the quality of their homes. This has also resulted in many people taking a money-saving, do-it-yourself approach to maintaining investment value or enticing potential buyers. Because of its affordability and low cost, foam is one material that has proven to be incredibly valuable in home improvement, particularly for the DIY crowd. And with the wide variety ... (Read More)
Enjoy Your Floor with Padding and Underlayment Materials
People engaged in active lifestyles know the importance of preparation before athletic activity. Staying hydrated, stretching, and wearing the right apparel are all components of a healthy lifestyle. While few fail to prep their bodies for activities, it is where we play and exercise that often goes overlooked. Because of this, Foam Factory, Inc. offers a wide selection of floor padding products to make sports and exercise safer and more fun. Unsupportive and rigid floors are hard on our ... (Read More)
Insulator, Filler, and Fixer: Foam Joint Filler Backing Rod
In plays, television and movies, actors and actresses are most often the ones credited with a show’s success. But for every celebrity or household name, there are dozens of people behind the scenes, working hard to ensure the seamless execution of a performance. This is also how the world of construction works. We see the beautiful glass windows on buildings and feel the strength of sidewalks under our feet, but there are many materials we never see in construction ... (Read More)
Survival Gear Supplies: Open-Cell Foam and Closed-Cell Foam
Foam is regarded as one of the best materials for insulating homes and structures. With many varieties featuring strong R-Values, a measure of thermal resistance, finding a foam that doesn’t insulate is more difficult than finding one that does. While buildings are the predominant use of urethane foam insulation, the same insulating properties can also be applied to the human body in outdoor or emergency situations. Foam Factory, Inc.’s inventory of products can be utilized to prepare emergency camping ... (Read More)
