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The best High Resiliency and Natural Foam grade.
Meant for commercial and high-end applications.
Does not soften with use like the lighter weight polyurethane foam grades.
No off-gassing, Certified Pure and the most natural.
Preserve HR is a soy-based premium High Resiliency.
It is only available in the soft to medium compressions.
It does not soften with use like the lighter weight polyurethane foam grades.
No off-gassing, Certified Pure and the most natural.
High Density foam available in 5 different compressions.
Outperforms regular foam grades in both height loss and firmness retention.
Made with more soy bean oil content than Ecocell.
Used in firmer seating or mattress core applications.
Most furniture makers use 1.5 to 1.8 lb density foam for seats. Ecocell is better.
Used by upholsteres for replacement cushions.
It is made with some soy bean oil content.
No harmful chemicals or substances in these grades.
Qik-Dri is ideal for outdoor furniture, golf carts, boat cushions and other cushioned surfaces that are exposed to the elements.
Made with bigger open cells that possess ultimate water drainability.
It is made with a built-in fungicidal additive that inhibits fungus, mould, mildew and fabric stains. It is available in two different compressions QD30 (medium) and QD50 (firm).
Colour of Other Foam Grades
* Other Poly (Polyurethane) foam grades include: 1030, 1118, 1338, 1517, 1530, 1543, 1570, 1828, 1835 and 1845
The Right Foam for the Right Job
Please note
1. The Life Expectancy, in the table below, is only an estimate derived from laboratory tests such as ISO-Pounding and the Roller Shear test. Actual results may vary depending on size of people and use.
2. The white polyurethane foam grades will keep their shape for the estimated time but will soften with use quicker than High Resiliency grades like Koosh Natural.
| Category | Foam Grade | Life Expectancy * | Density (lbs / ft) |
Foam Firmness | Price Per Bd Ft |
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| Seat | Mattress | |||||||
| Lightest Weight Lowest Cost |
1030 | 6 mths | 1 yr | 1.0 | Medium | $1.45 |
Packing foam, cheaper pillows, outside backs & arms, used for toppers in conventional spring mattress. |
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| 1112 | Backs | 2 yr | 1.1 | Super Soft | $1.59 |
Thicker furniture backs greater than 4" thick or softer pillows. The firmness should be higher when thickness is lower. For 2" & 3" backs use 1118 or even better 1517. |
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| 1118 | Soft | |||||||
| 1324 | Backs | 3 yr | 1.3 | Medium Soft | $1.69 |
Good furniture backs & arms. Basic occasional bedding i.e. Camp mattresses. For firmer or thinner commercial backs, used for backs with buttons for stuffing. |
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| 1338 | Medium Firm | |||||||
| Basic Seat & Mattress Grades |
1517 | 2 yr | 3 yr | 1.5 | Soft | $1.85 |
For better quality backs use 1517. Use 1.5 lb. for basic seating in office furniture, dinette seats or furniture that is sold at flea markets or discount stores. Has a low cost but also has a lower performance level. Can be used for Sofa Bed mattresses or better Camp mattresses for longevity and heavier use. |
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| 1530 | Medium | |||||||
| 1535 | Medium Firm | |||||||
| 1543 | Firm | |||||||
| 1570 | 3 yr | 4 yr | 1.8 | XX-Firm | $2.20 | |||
| Good Value Used By Furniture Manufacturers |
1828 | 4 yr | 6 yr | 1.8 | Medium | $2.15 |
This line is mostly used by furniture manufacturers that supply furniture to good stores. Good value for a conventional foam. Used for seating and bedding applications for full foam mattresses. Stores and online mattress in a box marketers call it the best. We make better mattresses because we use better foam. |
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| 1835 | Medium Firm | |||||||
| 1845 | Firm | |||||||
| Very Hard Specialty Grades |
1570C | 2 yr | 3 yr | 1.4 | Firm | $2.55 |
Used in packaging applications and curling bumpers. |
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| REB8 | 8 yr | 10 yr | 8.0 | Super Firm | $4.01 |
Super Firm - Dense, firm and durable. Rebond is used in commercial seating or for applications such as gym mats, sound proofing, and vibration dampening. |
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| X550 | 8 yr | 10 yr | 2.2 | Super Firm | $3.49 |
For 2" gym mats & really firm applications where thickness is limited. Better quality gym mats, exercise equipment, firm edges for extra firm mattresses. Remember the denisty determines durability and not the firmness. |
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| Qik-Dri (Open Cell) Outdoor Foam |
QD30 | 6 yr | 8 yr | 1.8 | Medium | $7.89 |
Qik-Dri Outdoor Foam ideal for outdoor cushions that are exposed to the elements. However, if you are using outdoor fabric you may also want to consider Koosh which is also mould & mildew resistant. |
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| QD50 | Firm | $7.89 | ||||||
| ECOCELL - Good 2.0 lb High Density Soy-Based Foam | ||||||||
| Soy-Based BioFoam | EC26 | 5 yr | 8 yr | 2.0 | Medium | $2.39 |
Most furniture manufacturers use the 1.5 lb to 1.8 lb density range for furniture seating. At 2.0 lbs per cubic foot Ecocell exceeds what is conventionally used. This line is good value for good furniture and bedding applications. For those that think beyond comfort and design. White in colour. See Other BioFoams. |
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| EC36 | Medium Firm | |||||||
| EC46 | Firm | |||||||
| EC55 | Extra Firm | |||||||
| NEOCELL HD - Better Soy-Based High Density Foam | ||||||||
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High Density
Soy-Based BioFoam
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NC30 | 10 yr | 12 yr | 2.2 | Medium | $2.75 |
NeoCell is the best High Density foam made in Canada. This means it will outperform conventional grades in both height loss and firmness retention. Our BioFoam grades contribute to environmental awareness and preservation by reducing energy consumption and global warming. Independent lab testing confirms NeoCell's superior performance over conventional polyurethane grades. |
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| NC36 | Medium Firm | |||||||
| NC45 | Firm | |||||||
| NC55 | X-Firm | |||||||
| NC65 | 10 yr | 15 yr | 2.5 | XX-Firm | $2.95 | |||
| PRESERVE - Premium High Density HR Foam | ||||||||
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High Resiliency
Soy-Based BioFoam
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PR18 | 6 yr | 8 yr | 2.0 | Soft | $3.95 |
Preserve High Resiliency (HR) is premium foam line, like Koosh Natural, that is certiPUR-US certified. It is not made with any harmful chemicals or substances. HR foam is heavier and does not soften with use like conventional polyurethane grades. It is also made with larger and more open cells, this allows for better air flow and cooler sleep surfaces. It is available in 6 different compressions for high-end furniture and sleeping applications. For people that prefer the very best. Preserve is a peachy gold colour. |
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| PR23 | 12 yr | 15 yr | 2.6 | Medium Soft | $4.65 | |||
| PR28 | Medium | |||||||
| PR35 | Med Firm | |||||||
| PR40 | Firm | |||||||
| PR50 | X-Firm | |||||||
| PR60 | 15 yr | 20 yr | 2.8 | XX-Firm | $4.95 | |||
| KOOSH NATURAL (KN) - The Best and Most Natural High Resiliency Foam | ||||||||
| The Best Grades for Commercial or High-End Residential |
KN11 | 15 yr | 20 yr | 3.0 | Super Soft | $5.65 |
Memory foam like properties. It is luxuriously soft, natural, open cell (breathes better) and not temperature sensitive like memory foam. |
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| KN31 | 12 yr | 15 yr | 2.6 | Medium Firm | $5.29 |
Koosh Natural's unique cell structure and natural soy content sets new standards. It has a softer surface, greater comfort and support, and better fatigue resistance than conventional polyurethane foam. |
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| KN41 | Firm | |||||||
| KN51 | Extra Firm | |||||||
| VISCOELASTIC - Space Age Technology For Great Pressure Relief | ||||||||
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Memory Foam
also know as
Visco-Elastic
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MF2512 | 12 yr | 15 yr | 2.5 | Super Soft Memory Foam Toppers | $5.20 |
Memory foam relieves pressure points and improves comfort. However, it is too soft to be used all by itself. Usually, it is the comfort layer on top of another foam grade that provides the support. Koosh is the most natural but our Koosh ViscoGel (VG) is also made with some soy bean oil content.
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| VG4010 | 15 yr | 20 yr | 4.0 | $7.89 | ||||
| High support and high resiliency | ||||||||
| Qualux | Q31 | 12 yr | 15 yr | 2.7 | Medium Firm, | $7.70 |
High-resiliency, highly durable foam that is soft to the touch but quickly firms up, providing excellent comfort.
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| Q41 | Firm | $7.70 | ||||||
* Life Expectancy
ISO-Pounding and the Roller Shear flex fatigue tests are performed to determine foam durability, or how well foam retains its firmness and height properties after repeated compression. They are also used to grade the various foams for sale. They help predict the performance of the foam in actual cushioning and bedding applications. In the case of ISO-Pounding the sample is repeatedly pounded.
In the Roller Shear test an average weight of 170 lbs. is repeatedly rolled over a foam sample from two directions, typically for about 25,000 cycles, in the same spot for thousands of cycles. The compression or height loss is measured at various intervals to help determine the life expectancy of each foam grade.
The Right Firmness Based on Ergocheck Pressure Testing Technology.
| COMPRESSION | SOFT | MEDIUM SOFT | MEDIUM | MEDIUM FIRM | FIRM | EXTRA FIRM | XX-FIRM |
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| YOUR WEIGHT | Used for Toppers | < 140 lbs. | 140 to 180 | 180 to 220 | 220 to 260 | 260 to 299 | 300+ lbs. |
| FIRMNESS (ILD) | 10 to 18 | 19 to 23 | 24 to 30 | 31 to 37 | 38 to 44 | 45 to 54 | 55 ILD + |
| FOAM GRADES (Listed from most to least expensive) |
VG10 | PR23 | PR28 | KN31 | KN41 | KN51 | NC65 |
| MF12 | NC30 | ||||||
| KN11 | EC26 | NC45 | |||||
| PR18 | QD30 | NC36 | |||||
| 1517 | QD20 | 1830 | EC46 | EC55 | 1570 | ||
| 1530 | EC36 | 1845 | QD50 | ||||
| 1118 | 1030 | 1543 | X550 |
- The last 2 numbers represent the firmness of the foam. The higher the number the firmer the foam will feel.
- The foam will feel softer when you sit on it as opposed to when you lay on it in a mattress application. This is due to more weight being concentrated in a smaller area. Choose Firmness based on use.
- Know that 80% of seat cushions made are between Medium (26 ILD) and Firm (45 ILD) based on a 4" thick cushion.
- A thinner foam, in the same firmness (ILD), will feel softer than a thicker piece. Base your foam firmness on your desired thickness.
- The soft grades are used for backs or seat and mattress toppers when you layer 2 or more different firmness.
