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When deciding on the best seating foam, you need to take a few things into account. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide outlining our personal recommendations for the best foam seat cushions, by application. If you still can’t find what you need or have some extra questions, our team of foam experts are … Continue reading “Seating Foam – What is the Best Foam for Seat Cushions?”

With GB Foam Direct, ordering your own custom caravan mattress is easy! We’ve been manufacturing custom foam products for more than 45 years and have helped bring comfort to caravans all across the UK. With a wide range of foam types to choose from, a simple online ordering system and expert support at hand to … Continue reading “Caravan Mattress – Ordering a Custom Mattress For Your Caravan”

With so many types available to buy, learning how to clean foam can sometimes feel confusing. To help you get the best out of your foam, we’ve put together some tips and advice on how to care for various types. How to Clean Memory Foam Did you know that memory foam has antimicrobial properties? It’s … Continue reading “How to Clean Foam – Effective Methods For Cleaning Foam”

There are lots of different coloured foams available to buy; some are more common than others. Blue foam and white foam, for instance, are very common. These grades are generally used for upholstery applications, one of the most popular areas polyurethane foam is used. Darker grey foams, on the other hand, are less common. These … Continue reading “Blue Foam – The Purpose of Coloured Foams”

A foam bed wedge pillow offers plenty of benefits and having one custom-made to your size preference is the best way to find the perfect one. GB Foam Direct specialises in cut to size foam, meaning you can order a bed wedge to the exact size you need. Input your measurements, pick a foam type … Continue reading “Custom Foam Bed Wedge Pillow”

PPE face shields have been advocated throughout the world for protection against COVID-19 in hospitals, care homes and more. As such, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) face shields have been in an unprecedented global demand as a result of this pandemic. GB Foam are pleased to have helped thousands of NHS staff with specialist foam strips … Continue reading “PPE Face Shield Foam”

Our COVID-19 Response Update: 03/11/2020: In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we’d like to clarify to our customers that GB Foam Direct is considered an essential business. As such, we will remain open as usual and our services will be available to you during any government-mandated periods of lockdown. As a key supplier to a … Continue reading “GB Foam Direct – COVID-19 Update For Our Customers”

Has it really been another year already? It seems that not so long ago we were filling you in on all the news from 2018. Well, here we are, less than a month away from starting a fresh decade. 2020. But of course, we’ve got Christmas to look forward to before bringing in the new year! … Continue reading “Wrapping up 2019 at GB Foam”

Cosplay foam (such as Plastazote & EVA foam) are selected for costume and prop making purposes due to their durable and flexible properties. These types of foam are easy to work with, making them a great choice for those hoping to create costume pieces and various props. We stock both white and black plastazote sheets … Continue reading “Cosplay Foam – Foam for Halloween Costumes & More!”

Finding the fire label on a sofa is important for several reasons. If you’re buying a new sofa, confirming that it complies with fire safety regulations is essential for ensuring it meets all necessary safety standards. Similarly, when donating a sofa or any upholstered furniture item (such as a chair) to charity, it’s often necessary … Continue reading “Where to Find a Fire Label on a Sofa”

What is Egg Box Foam? Egg Box Foam is traditionally used for the likes of packaging and acoustic treatment. It is created by feeding various grades of foam through a foam convoluter. Foam convoluters generally feature two large metal rollers. The space between the rollers can be adjusted to create different thicknesses of egg box … Continue reading “Egg Box Foam – Why Wave Profile Foam is Better!”

The name Foamsmith is a relatively new name given to a person who uses foam to help them create costumes and props. Derived from the cosplay community, it is a term that is beginning to attract more use and popularity. Foam (particularly closed cell foam) is a material often used in cosplay costume making and … Continue reading “What is a Foamsmith? Closed Cell Foam for Cosplay”

We don’t all tend to buy foam every day. Unless you’re an upholsterer or in another profession that often works with this material, you’re likely wondering where to buy foam. Thankfully, we’re here to clear things up. Whether you’re wondering where to buy foam locally or online, you’ll find the answer here! Where to Buy … Continue reading “Where to Buy Foam”

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we thought it fitting to discuss our foam cut to size services for replacement loveseat cushions. Loveseats have become increasingly popular in recent years. In fact, furniture retailer Swoon recently reported that sales of loveseats had increased by a staggering 4,500%. Nowadays, it’s easy to find loveseats in a … Continue reading “Loveseat Cushions – Buying Replacement Foam for Loveseats”

Making your own cushion covers is cost-effective, fun and rewarding. We make foam for cushion on daily basis here at GB Foam. Whether that’s for a new set of sofa cushions or something comfy for a window seat. As we only cut the foam for cushions, we thought it would be fun to teach you … Continue reading “How to Make Cushion Covers – Envelope Pillow Cover”

Christmas is nearly upon us and the new year is on the horizon. It’s been a fantastic year here at GB Foam and as always, we’d like to thank our wonderful customers for their continued support. We hope that this year has been kind to you all and that the next will follow suit. An … Continue reading “Wrapping up 2018 at GB Foam”

As a society, we are growing ever dependant on man-made materials. As such, it is more important than ever to take recycling seriously. We at GB Foam have a strict environmental policy and work hard to ensure that we reuse scrap materials in any way we can. In fact, 98% of our foam offcuts and … Continue reading “What We Do with Our Foam Offcuts”

Which Packaging Foam to Choose? Foam is a fantastic material which offers a multitude of benefits. We sit on it during the day and sleep on it throughout the night. It can be used to create props and can even help to improve the quality of sound we perceive. One of its more popular uses … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Packaging Foam for Your Items”

We supply foam to a wide variety of industries, for many different applications. This includes foam for automotive vehicles. GB Foam can supply foam used for car seat manufacturing to offer drivers and passengers excellent comfort and support. Car Manufacturers We’ve Worked With We’ve been supplying custom foam products for more than 45 years and … Continue reading “Car Seat Foam For Auto Upholstery”

When rubber is expanded using a foaming agent, it is referred to as foam rubber. Composed of an air-filled structure, foam rubber is generally shortened simply to foam when used in day to day conversation. This name either refers to latex foam (used in some mattresses) or polyurethane foam. It is the latter, which we at … Continue reading “What is Foam Rubber?”

The average office worker spends approximately 1,500 hours a year sitting on an office chair. That’s a lot of hours! If you’re going to be spending so much time sat down, you’re going to want to be as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, not all office chairs are made the same and sometimes you may not get … Continue reading “How to Improve the Comfort of Your Office Chair”

Many of us haven’t the foggiest on how to properly sew. There’s plenty of tutorials out there on how to make lovely cushions yourself. Although if the most sewing experience you’ve ever had, is desperately trying to sew your kids school trousers up, then these tutorials may not be for you. Worry not though, because … Continue reading “How to Make a No Sew Pillow for Window Seats”

What is a Tooth Fairy Pillow? A tooth fairy pillow is the best way for the tooth fairy to visit without having to squeeze under your child’s pillow at night. The tooth fairy has a hard enough job as it is, having to carry around a bag full of teeth, whilst traveling from home to … Continue reading “How To Make a Tooth Fairy Pillow Using Foam Crumb”