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Types of Packaging Foam Compared: EPE, XLPE, EVA and PU
The main types of packaging foam are expanded polyethylene (EPE), cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and open cell...
Polystyrene Recycling in South Africa: Is Polystyrene Recyclable?
The short answer to “is polystyrene recyclable” is yes, with a catch. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) can be melted down and...
How to Insulate a Bakkie Canopy with Closed Cell Foam
To insulate a bakkie canopy, line the inside panels with closed cell foam sheet, cut from cardboard templates and bonded...
Home Gym Flooring: What to Lay Over Tiles, Wood or a Garage Slab
Home gym flooring has one rule: match the material to the heaviest thing that will hit the floor, then check...
Boat Foam Guide: What Foam to Use in a Boat
The short answer to what foam to use in a boat is closed cell foam for anything that gets wet....
Pool Noodle Materials: What Pool Noodles Are Made Of
Most pool noodles are made of extruded polyethylene (PE) foam, a soft and flexible closed cell foam. That is the...
Foam Types Explained: Matching the Right Foam to Every Job
There are several main foam types, and each one is made for a different mix of load, moisture, temperature and...
Sound Absorbing Panels for Offices and Restaurants: Treating Echo
Sound absorbing panels reduce echo and reverberation by soaking up sound that would otherwise bounce off hard surfaces. In open-plan...
Upholstery Foam: A Practical Guide to Re-Stuffing a Sofa or Chair
Upholstery foam is the polyurethane foam inside sofa seats, back cushions and armchairs. When it sags, crumbles or stops springing...
Foam Mats for Kids, Gyms and Play Areas: A Safety and Buying Guide
Foam mats cushion falls, soften hard floors and protect the surface underneath. For children’s play areas, nurseries and home gyms,...
Where to Buy Foam in South Africa: A Buyer’s Guide to Foam Suppliers
Knowing where to buy foam in South Africa starts with knowing what you need. Specialist foam suppliers, hardware stores and...
Soundproofing on a Budget: Acoustic Treatment for Home Studios
Soundproofing on a budget usually starts with acoustic foam, but foam does a different job from soundproofing. Acoustic foam absorbs...