Outdoor Foam For Durability And Comfort

Outdoor foam

If you want to make cushions, seating cushions or mattresses for your boat interiors or exteriors, you will need to use the right type of filling. The cushions and mattresses will get exposed to the wet environment. In such environments dry fast foam is commonly used.

The dry fast foam is an open-cell foam and has large and open pores. Due to the pores, the foam drains out water like a sieve. The water does not get absorbed in the foam like conventional foams. Therefore the foam does not stay damp for long. The large open pores allow the air to circulate freely and the foam dries out quickly.

Due to these properties, it is widely used as outdoor foam. It can also be used to make patio cushions, pool cushions, boat cushions, boat mattresses and more. The foam does not retain moisture and therefore prevents the growth of any microorganisms. The foam does not rot and it can be treated with an antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and fungus.

The dry fast foam may be expensive but it is worth paying for as it is durable. It can be easily cleaned and requires low maintenance. To clean the foam you can use a water hose. The large open pores will dry out the foam even when it is saturated.

The cushion gets exposed to the outside conditions and can withstand rain, salt sprays, melting snow, morning dew and other wet environments. The foam can be easily fabricated like any other conventional foam. You can make custom cushions that fit your furniture well. The foam can provide firm support and can be used for years.

How to use dry fast foam for cushions?

• The size of the dry fast foam should be slightly bigger than the size of your cushion cover to make the cushion slightly compacted.
• If the size of the foam is smaller in size than the cushion cover then it will wrinkle when you sit on it.
• The size of the foam is much bigger than the cushion cover then it may strain the zipper and the seams. The cushion will not look good.

Properties of dry fast foam

• The foam provides a comfortable texture that remains the same year after year of use. You can select the foam firmness depending on the application. You can choose from soft, medium and firm dry fast foams.
• The dry fast foam has large open pores which allow water drainage and air circulation. This offers both - comfort and fast-drying properties.
• The foam has unique properties that enhance its strength and durability which helps it withstand the weather conditions.
• The foam is resistant to most chemicals like cleaning agents, solvents, alkalies and acids. It can be treated with an antimicrobial agent to prevent rotting and odour.
• The foam can also be wrapped with non-woven fibre padding to add more plushness. After wrapping the cushion should be tested for proper water drainage. The padding density should be appropriate and the pores should not get blocked.