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What is Foam Lamination?

by Foam Industries

One of the most popular - and effective - ways of changing how packaging foam looks and performs is through lamination. But what is foam lamination, exactly? Our team at Foam Industries is here to ...

How to Impress with Custom Wood Fabrication

by Foam Industries

If you want to elevate your branding and marketing kit to the next level for an incredible unboxing experience, a bespoke wood fabricated box is the way to go. Wood creates a timeless and ...

What is a Cushioning Curve?

by Foam Industries

If you’re involved with designing or procuring packaging, you probably know about cushioning curves - but if you’re like most people in this industry, that’s where your knowledge ends. Many people ...

Case Study: Making Waves for Lightning Kayaks

by Foam Industries

Lightning Kayaks was in a boatload of trouble. Their premium, 95-pound kayaks needed a safe way to travel from the manufacturer to their stores efficiently and damage-free. At first, they planned on ...

XLPE vs PE vs EPE Foam: Which One is Better?

by Foam Industries

When choosing a foam for your packaging application, we often get the question: Which one is the best? “Best” is subjective, of course, and it also depends on your specific application. However, ...

What is the Difference Between EVA Foam and Polyurethane Foam?

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With so many foam types, it can be hard to choose the right one for your needs. EVA and polyurethane are two common types of foam. But these two types of foam are often like comparing apples to ...

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How Much Does My Foam Part Weigh?

by Foam Industries

When production is getting planned for a brand-new product, the shipping weight is usually needed before the part is complete. Not only does the part have weight, but the packaging does as well. ...

Reducing the Impact of Returns on Your Bottom Line

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Where there’s online shopping, there’s nearly instant gratification: and a nearly instant bitter sting of disappointment if that product has to be returned. Returned products can have a large ...

Tensile Strength vs Tear Strength for Foam Packaging

by Foam Industries

No matter how strong, we all have a breaking point. When it comes to your foam packaging, you want that point to be much higher than the weight of your product and the pressure during transit. There ...

Which is Better: PE vs PP Foam?

by Foam Industries

In the foam packaging world, there are two big names: PE Foam and PP Foam. While both are types of foam, they couldn’t be more different. Both PE Foam and PP Foam offer unique benefits for different ...

What is ILD/IFD and Why Does it Matter for Packaging?

by Foam Industries

Packaging foam needs to keep your products safe from damage during transit. ILD/IFD is a critical element for ensuring this protection - but what does it mean? And why does it matter? Let’s delve ...

3 Key Takeaways from a Foam Spec Sheet

by Foam Industries

Foam spec sheets are chock-full of information - but admittedly, aren’t the most exciting read. If you’re browsing a spec sheet - like one of the ones available in our technical documents - here are ...

3 Foam Packaging Mistakes to Avoid

by Foam Industries

Foam packaging is a highly effective way of protecting your products - if done correctly. It’s easy to make uniformed decisions that ultimately end up costing you down the line. Here are three of the ...

Is Packaging Foam Safe for Electronics?

by Foam Industries

Electronic parts require careful precision when packaging and shipping to avoid damage. Traditional options like void-fill in package-in-package cause too much damage to these delicate products. ...

Case Study: Reusable Tote for Aerospace Client

by Foam Industries

Case Study: Reusable Tote for Aerospace Client What They Needed An aerospace client needed a more efficient solution for shipping lenses. Their current shipping strategy involved single-use packaging ...