--- title: News | Design (3) description: Design | The latest news and updates from Foam Industries. The leading foam manufacturer in Minneapolis (3) --- - [About Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.foam-industries.com/careers) - [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/sustainability) - [Contact Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/contact-us) - [763.503.9265](tel:7635039265) [![logo](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=250&height=112&name=logo.png) ![logo](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=250&height=112&name=logo.png)](https://www.foam-industries.com) [![logo](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=250&height=112&name=logo.png)](https://www.foam-industries.com) - Materials - [Polyethylene (PE) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyethylene-pe-foam) - [Polyurethane (PU) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyurethane-pu-foam) - [XLPE Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/xlpe-foam) - [Other Foams](https://www.foam-industries.com/other-foams) - [Plastics](https://www.foam-industries.com/plastic-fabrication) - [Wood](https://www.foam-industries.com/wood-fabrication) - [Capabilities](https://www.foam-industries.com/capabilities) - Industries - [Industrial](https://www.foam-industries.com/industrial) - [Medical](https://www.foam-industries.com/medical) - [Automotive](https://www.foam-industries.com/automotive) - [Aerospace & Military](https://www.foam-industries.com/aerospace-military) - [Branding & Marketing](https://www.foam-industries.com/branding-and-marketing) - [Fixtures & Displays](https://www.foam-industries.com/fixtures-and-displays) - [Success Stories](https://www.foam-industries.com/success-stories) - Resources - [Technical Documents](https://www.foam-industries.com/technical-documents) - [Gallery](https://www.foam-industries.com/gallery) - [News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news) - [About Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.foam-industries.com/careers) - [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/sustainability) - [Contact Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/contact-us) - [763.503.9265](tel:7635039265) - Materials - [Polyethylene (PE) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyethylene-pe-foam) - [Polyurethane (PU) Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/polyurethane-pu-foam) - [XLPE Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/xlpe-foam) - [Other Foams](https://www.foam-industries.com/other-foams) - [Plastics](https://www.foam-industries.com/plastic-fabrication) - [Wood](https://www.foam-industries.com/wood-fabrication) - [Capabilities](https://www.foam-industries.com/capabilities) - Industries - [Industrial](https://www.foam-industries.com/industrial) - [Medical](https://www.foam-industries.com/medical) - [Automotive](https://www.foam-industries.com/automotive) - [Aerospace & Military](https://www.foam-industries.com/aerospace-military) - [Branding & Marketing](https://www.foam-industries.com/branding-and-marketing) - [Fixtures & Displays](https://www.foam-industries.com/fixtures-and-displays) - [Success Stories](https://www.foam-industries.com/success-stories) - Resources - [Technical Documents](https://www.foam-industries.com/technical-documents) - [Gallery](https://www.foam-industries.com/gallery) - [News](https://www.foam-industries.com/news) - [About Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.foam-industries.com/careers) - [Sustainability](https://www.foam-industries.com/sustainability) - [Contact Us](https://www.foam-industries.com/contact-us) - [763.503.9265](tel:7635039265) [Get a Quote](https://www.foam-industries.com/get-a-quote) # The News Stay in the know about all the relevant things that are important to the specific industry you need foam or packaging for. [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [Tensile Strength vs Tear Strength for Foam Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/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 ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tensile-strength-vs-tear-strength-for-foam-packaging) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [What is ILD/IFD and Why Does it Matter for Packaging?](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/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 ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/what-is-ild/ifd-and-why-does-it-matter-for-packaging) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [3 Key Takeaways from a Foam Spec Sheet](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/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 ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/3-key-takeaways-from-a-foam-spec-sheet) [Packaging](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/packaging), [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design) ## [3 Foam Packaging Mistakes to Avoid](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/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 ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/3-foam-packaging-mistakes-to-avoid) [Foam](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/foam), [Design](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/design), [Case Study](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/tag/case-study) ## [Case Study: Reusable Tote for Aerospace Client](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/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 ... [Read more](https://www.foam-industries.com/news/case-study-reusable-tote-for-aerospace-client) ![Untitled-28](https://www.foam-industries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-28.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Untitled-28.jpg) ### Get a Sample Sometimes, you just need to get a feel for something. Foam, plastic, and wood samples available on request. 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