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 online marketplaces all sell foam, but they suit very different jobs. For custom sizes, known densities and technical foams, a specialist supplier is the right source. iFoam has converted foam and rubber since 1997, from […]
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 mid and high-frequency reflections inside a room, which cuts reverb and flutter echo. It does not stop sound travelling through walls, floors or ceilings. Knowing that difference stops money going on the wrong product. iFoam […]
Foam Offcuts and Remnants: Practical Ways to Reuse Leftover Foam
Foam offcuts are the pieces left over when foam sheet or block is cut down for a project. They can be polyurethane, polyethylene, EVA or rubber foam. Rather than going in the bin, most foam offcuts can be reused for cushion repairs, protective packaging, crafts, prop making and short runs of pipe lagging. iFoam supplies […]
Best Foam for Mattresses: High-Density vs Memory Foam Explained
The best foam for a mattress depends on two numbers: density and firmness. For most adult sleepers, a high-density polyurethane base of around 30 to 45 kg/m³ gives durable, supportive comfort. Memory foam (visco-elastic foam) of around 50 to 80 kg/m³ adds pressure relief as a comfort layer. This guide explains how to choose the […]
Closed-Cell Foam Sheets for Waterproofing, Insulation and Marine Use
Closed-cell foam sheets resist water because their cells are sealed and not connected to each other, so water cannot wick through the material. That structure also gives them buoyancy, stable dimensions and good thermal resistance. It makes closed-cell foam the right choice for marine flotation, pipe lagging, HVAC gaskets and industrial seals wherever moisture is […]
Construction Foam: Expansion Joints, Backer Rod and Insulation
Construction foam covers a family of polyethylene and polyurethane products with three main jobs on a building project. It backs and fills expansion joints in concrete and masonry, insulates against heat and sound under screed and in walls, and seals voids around frames and service penetrations. Each job needs a specific foam type and cell […]
Pool Noodles in Bulk: Uses for Fitness, Crafts and Safety
Pool noodles are closed-cell polyethylene foam cylinders used for swimming support, water aerobics, edge protection, crafts and light industrial padding. Their buoyancy, flexibility and soft, safe surface make them useful well beyond the pool, and schools, gyms, therapy practices and small manufacturers buy pool noodles in bulk for year-round use. iFoam supplies pool noodles in […]
Rubber Gaskets and Sealing Strips: How to Choose the Right Seal
For rubber gaskets and sealing strips, EPDM is the standard choice for outdoor and weather-exposed seals, while nitrile suits oil and fuel environments. Neoprene sits between the two for general industrial use, and silicone takes over where temperatures run beyond what EPDM can handle. Match the rubber to the operating temperature first, then to chemical […]
What Is Neoprene? Properties, Grades and Common Uses
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber made by polymerising chloroprene (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene), and is designated CR rubber under ISO 1629. It resists oils, ozone, weathering and a wide temperature range, roughly -40°C to around +100°C. That combination makes it one of the most widely used rubbers for gaskets, seals, pipe insulation and wetsuits. iFoam supplies neoprene rubber […]
Industrial Anti-Slip Flooring: PVC Tiles vs Rubber Matting
The three main anti-slip flooring options for South African industrial sites are rubber matting, interlocking PVC tiles and anti-fatigue matting. Rubber matting suits heavy workshops and wet areas, with anti-slip ratings of R10 to R13. Interlocking PVC tiles work well in warehouses and light to medium industry. Anti-fatigue matting reduces operator fatigue at standing workstations. […]