Product Share - Understanding Foam for Home Furnishings

This educational video aims to assist upholsterers, both professional and amateur, to make informed decisions when selecting foam for projects. Learn the importance of choosing high resiliency (HR) foam, and the difference between density and IFD. Cynthia Bleskachek (The Funky Little Chair) provides expert advice on how to use those numbers to determine the best foam choice for your next upholstery challenge.

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[davidgates]

I don't know why this suddenly showed up in my feed, but I have been wanting this information for close to two years now. Thank you.

[chelin]

This is my fourth video on foams and finally the information is useful and provided the guidance I was looking for. Thank you! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[debikelly]

this was one of the best information I have ever seen. I am replacing sofa cushions and now I know what to look for. Thank you so much..

[razzizle]

Incredibly informative video. After watching this, I looked up our couch and found it only used 1.8 density foam, which is why it's already feeling unsupportive after 2 years. I'm 220 lbs, and I'll be looking into 2.3 - 2.7 range from now on. Thank you so much for this!

[lhoward]

Excellent information. I think I have to watch it several times to really have it sink in, but you seem to have it down. Great job--you seem to be a natural!

[selestereed]

I am replacing the cushions on my sofa. This is what I needed. You are the best.. Thank you, Thank
you!!!

[becs]

WOW! Exactly what I needed to know. Best tutorial on foam that I’ve found. Thanks!

[rustyhauler]

Finally, a foam video that makes sense.

[sundancer]

Thank you for the great video, nice to have foam explained and what goes where, will make my chair seat foam selection much easier now.

[drewgodderis]

Thank you very much for the great explanation. You did a wonderful job.❤

[ceedeeupholstery]

Im on my 5th video and finally someone who knows how to explain Foam density applications... Thank you

[darvius]

Best video on the topic hands down! Congratulations!

[thefeistyhousewife]

Extremely informative, clear and concise. Thank you.

[caraj]

Thank you for making this video, really helped me decide how to restuff my worn out sofa and chair

[OvAeons]

Awesome info, working on rebuilding the bench seat in a 46 gmc truck, thinking of adding a thin layer of memory foam on the seat bottom

[GinaVerdun]

This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[karatist]

very useful! thank you! much appreciated.

[songk-pop]

Thank you, it's the best information to understand foam properties and how I select it correctly

[patriciaingraldi]

You're incredible. I love your in depth tutorials.

[noreezy]

All correct information. The only additional complications are 1) formulations are not equivalent or even similar as they are totally proprietary "Secret formula" trade secrets from Carpenter to another foamer and thus a Q26 @ 35 IF is not even remotely like a 2535 despite ostensibly very similar parameters. 2) Additionally, the other variables at play like the type of upholstery (Weight, elastic properties), the design/stylistic approach at play with the upholstery (flat, no crown cushion construction vs puffy, bookwrap w/crown and more give volume gives a softer eeffect).