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Characteristics of foams


This page will teach you the basics to understand the world of foam.

In fact, the two most important variables for characterizing a foam are its density and compression.

By understanding this, you will become a wise consumer and you will be able to find the nonsense of the competition.

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The density

The density of a foam is synonymous with quality and durability

This measurement is expressed in lb / ft³ and represents the weight of a 1 cu. Ft. Foam block. For example, if 1 cubic foot weighs 1.8 / lb; its density will be 1.8 lb / ft³.

The higher the density, the more the foam will retain its initial properties and lift before softening or sagging. However, it will cost more to produce. A denser foam is synonymous with quality and should last much longer.

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Regular foams

The density of regular foams used in industry is between
1.0 and 2.5 lb / ft³:
  • Low : 1,0  ―  1,1 ― 1,2 ― 1,3 ― 1,4
  • Average : 1,5 ― 1,7 ― 1,8
  • High : 2,1 ― 2,5

HR foams

The density of the HR foams is between 2.1 and 3.0 lb / ft 3. HR foams are more elastic and generally have a better ability to return to their original shape than regular foams. They have the ability to return the pressure of the body weight to return to their original position.
  • High : 2,1 ― 2,5 ― 3,0

Memory foam

The density of memory foams is between 1.5 and 8.0 lb / ft 3. These are by far the most expensive foams to produce, but also the most comfortable ones on the market.
  • Average: 1,5 ― 2,5
  • High : 3,0 ― 4,0 ― 5,0 ― 6,0 ― 8,0

The compression

Compression indicates whether a foam is soft or firm.

This measure. expressed in lb / 50 in² gives the measure of compression. It is obtained by calculating the weight necessary to compress the foam by 40% of its initial height.

The higher the compression index, the more the foam is said to be firm. It is also related to the density, because for a foam of a given density there are several possible compressions.

Regular Foam

The compression of regular foams used in the industry ranges from 18 to 100 lb / 50 in²a compression.
  • Flexible: 18 ― 27
  • Médium : 28 ― 30 ― 32 ― 35
  • Closed: 38 ― 40 ― 45
  • Very Firm : 50 ― 55 ― 60 ― 70 ― 90 ― 100

HR foam

The compression of HR foams used in the industry ranges from 19 to 75 lbs / 50in²,
  • Flexible: 19 ― 23
  • Medium : 29 ― 35
  • Closed: 44
  • Very firm : 55 ― 75

Memory foam

The compression of memory foam used in the industry ranges from 10 to 14 lb / 50 in². It is the best type of foam for pressure relief, but it can not be used alone, it must be combined with a support foam.
  • Very flexible: 10 ― 12 ― 13 ― 14