Foam Types
Description: Dry Fast Foam is very good for outdoor uses. It is non-water absorbent and won’t mold, rot or mildew. It is very resilient and buoyant, with an open-cell structure. Dry Fast Foam is used for filtering or padding that is subject to high amounts of liquid. Specifications: | Quality: | Excellent | | Weight: | 2.15 lb. per cubic ft. | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 8 years | | Color: | Beige | | TEST | MIN | MAX | UNITS | | Pore Size (Visual): | 15 | 30 | | | Density: | 1.75 | 2.15 | lbs/ft³ | | Tensile: | 8 | | psi | | Elongation: | 100 | | % | | Tear: | 2.0 | | lbs/in | | IFD 25% R: | 30 | 35 | lbs | | Compression Set 50%: | | 15 | % |
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Description: Closed Cell Foam is non-water absorbent, non-biodegradable, floats, has great tensile strength, and is impervious to petroleum. Closed Cell Foam is used in exercise mats, high impact aerobic equipment, and mechanic’s box lining. It is a good thermal insulator (hot tub covers). Specifications: | Quality: | Excellent | | Weight: | 2.0 lb. per cubic ft. | Density Range, PCF:
(ASTM D1667) | 1.5 – 2.5 | | Cell Structure: | Closed | | Longevity: | Approx. 15 years | | Color: | Black | Compressive Strength, psi:
(ASTM D1056)
@25% Deflection
@50% Deflection | 5 – 8
14 – 18 | Compression Set:
% of Original Thickness
(ASTM D395) | 20% Max | Tensile Strength, psi:
(ASTM D1564) | 30 – 50 | Elongation, % to Break:
(ASTM D1564) | 130 – 180 | Tear Resistance, lb/in:
(ADTM D624) | 7 – 13 | Water Absorption, lb/ft²
of Cut Surface, Max:
(Mil P-40619) | 0.07 | Buoyancy, lb per cubic ft.:
(Mil P-40619) (USCG) | 55 | | Temperature Range F: | -110 to +225 |
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Description: Memory Foam, also known as Viscoelastic Foam, is a high-quality foam that conforms to your body shape. Memory foam was developed for space shuttle seating and is currently used for mattresses and therapeutic applications. Specifications: | Quality: | Excellent | | Weight: | Medium Soft – 3.2 lb. per cubic ft. | | Soft – 4.0 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density: | 2.80 ±15% – 4.0 | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 10 years | | Color: | White/Yellow | | 25% IFD: | 12.0 ± 3.0 lb. | | Flammability Rating: | Cal 117 Pass
FAR 25.853(B) Pass |
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Description: Rebond Foam is used for carpet padding, weight equipment, motorcycle seats, and other covered padding. Rebond Foam is very resilient and stands up to high impact/usage. Specifications: | Quality: | Excellent | | Weight: | 5.0 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density lb. per cubic ft.: | 5.0 | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 12 years | | Color: | White | | Sag Factor: | Less than 1.8 | | Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.: | 10.0 | | Resilience %: | greater than 75% | Compression set,
90%, 22 hrs., 158° F: | Less than 10% |
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Description: Charcoal Foam is used primarily in cases, such as computer, camera, and gun cases. Charcoal Foam is also used for packing and shipping, acoustical dampening, and soundproofing. Specifications: | Quality: | Medium | | Weight: | 1.8 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density lb. per cubic ft.: | 1.75 – 1.85 | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 6 years | | Color: | Charcoal | | Indentation Force Deflection, 25%: | 85 – 95 | | Cell Count Per Linear Inch: | 38 ± 5 | | Elongation %: | 207% | | Tear Strength, lbs/in.: | 220 | | Clickable: | Yes | | Ball Rebound %: | 27 ± 6 | | Flammability Rating: | Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications. |
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Description: Latex Rubber Foam is the first type of foam on the market that is non-allergenic and long-lasting. It is used in top of the line products including mattresses, cushions, and pillows. Specifications: | Quality: | Excellent | | Weight: | 5.6 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density Ranges: | 3 lbs/ft³ – 15 lb/ft³ | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 15 years | | Color: | White/Yellow | | Flammability Classifications: | HMIS Rating = 1, Flash Point Greater Than 400° F | | Extinguishing Media: | Water stream, spray, or fog. Dry chemicals or foam. | | Fire Hazard: | If ignited, this product will burn and consume oxygen. This product may produce irritating and toxic by-products during combustion. Self-contained breathing apparatus must be donned when fighting a latex foam fire. The primary health concern of latex foam is the inhalation of fumes that may be generated during combustion. | | Note: | Latex foam products natural and/or synthetic foam may contain rubbers, synthetic rubbers, and rubber curatives. |
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Description: High Resilience Foam is used in most types of expensive furniture, including yachting and boating. High Resilience Foam makes for an excellent mattress, as it is very buoyant and resilient. Specifications: | Quality: | Excellent | | Weight: | 3.0 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density lb. per cubic. ft.: | Minimum 2.50 | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 12 years | | Color: | 110 – Yellow | | ILD/50 sq. in. @25% (4 in.): | 35% max. | | Support Factor: | 2.5 | | Hysteresis Loss @25%: | 35% max. | | Tear Strength, lbs/linear in.: | 1.50 PLI min. | | Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.: | 12.0 PSI min. | | Elongation %: | 150% min. | | Resilience %: | 50% min. | Compression set,
90%, 22 hrs., 158° F: | Less than 10% | | Flammability Rating: | Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications. |
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Description: Lux Foam, also known as Evlon foam, is very buoyant and long-lasting. Lux Foam is a “good” foam, typically used for upper-scale furniture seating and mattresses. Specifications: | Quality: | Very Good | | Weight: | 2.2 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density lb. per cubic ft.: | 2.10 – 2.20 | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 6 years | | Color: | Yellow, Blue | | Indentation Force Deflection, 25%: | 41 – 47 | | Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.: | 17.19 | | Elongation %: | 207% | | Tear Strength, lbs/in.: | 220 | | Ball Rebound %: | 45 + 5 | | Clickable: | Yes | Compression set, 22 hrs.
@ 158° F, 50% Maximum: | 2.45 | | Flammability Rating: | Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications. |
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Description: High Density foam is a medium-quality industrial-grade foam. It is sold primarily for mattresses, average quality sofas, chair cushions, bay windows, boats, and camping pads. High Density Foam is the most commonly used foam type in the furniture manufacturing industry. Specifications: | Quality: | Medium | | Weight: | 1.9 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density lb. per cubic ft.: | Minimum 1.70 | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 4 years | | Color | 304 – Light Brown | | ILD/50 sq. in. @25% (4 in.): | 52 – 58 | | Sag Factor: | Greater than 2.0 | | Air Flow cu. ft./min.: | Max 4.0 | | Tear Strength, lbs/linear in.: | Greater than 2.0 | | Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.: | 10.0 – 15.0 | | Elongation %: | 125 – 175 | | Resilience %: | Greater than 30 | Compression set,
90%, 22 hrs., 158° F: | Less than 10% | | Flammability Rating: | Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications. |
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Description: Polyurethane Foam is used for fill, packing, shipping, mattress toppers, dog beds, and costumes. Thick pieces will develop “sink” areas after a short time. Polyurethane foam is our lowest quality foam, and will often not return to its original form over time. Specifications: | Quality: | Very Low | | Weight: | 1.2 lb. per cubic ft. | | Density lb. per cubic ft.: | 1.2 | | Cell Structure: | Open | | Longevity: | Approx. 2 years. | | Color: | White/Beige | | ILD/50 sq. in. @25% (4 in.): | 33 | | Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in.: | 5.0 – 7.5 | | Resilience %: | Low | Compression set,
75%, 22 hrs., 158° F: | Less than 10% | | Flammability Rating: | Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and NFPA 260,1989 specifications. |
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