Furniture foam rubber is widely used in the structure of upholstered furniture. The material is present in the seat, backrest, armrests, due to which it creates an elastic and volumetric shape of products. It is pleasant for a person to feel soft filling, from which you get maximum comfort. The buyer can rely on the recommendations of the store's specialists, but it is better to independently study the features of the material before buying.
Not all shops are fair in selling products, offering substandard goods. Foam rubber differs in terms of density, rigidity, brands. The most important factor – density, on which the durability of the furniture depends. Let's start studying this indicator and its application in the structure of furniture products.
What density of foam rubber is suitable for furniture?
Polyurethane foam has a specific cellular structure. Cells of different size and location are responsible for aeration, elasticity of the filler. You can choose different brands of PPU, but the priority is density. The indicator means how many kg of foam are included in one cubic meter.
For the production of quality, comfortable, for durable furniture, the following types of density are used:
- 20 kg / m3 – budget option for the manufacture of mattresses and packaging products, so no need to believe, that such polyurethane foam provides good filling;
- 22 kg / m3 – used in elements with low loads, that is, the back, seat in non-regular furniture;
- 25 kg / m3 – traditional choice of inexpensive filler with optimal load resistance;
- 28 kg / m3 – slightly improved version of foam rubber, which is represented by the more modern brand EL2842. The back of the sofa can withstand up to 80 kg;
- 30 kg / m3 – good selection of standard foam. The service life is approximately 7 years old. Highly elastic grade is used in the structure of the padded back, armrests and pillows. Standard grade ST3542 withstands loads up to 100 kg in mattresses, sofa seat ;
- 40 kg / m3 – used in the expensive brand of highly elastic and extra-rigid foam VE4020, HL4065. The seat of the sofa is designed for loads up to 120 kg, in mattresses up to 180 kg;
- 50 kg / m3 – отличная пена с внушительными эксплуатационными качествами. Марка VE5020 характеризуется высоким уровнем комфорта в формировании спального места с эффектом памяти;
- 55 kg / m3 – popular density of foam rubber for making mattresses. The HR5535 brand is used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture of the elite category;
- 60 kg / m3 – maximum density indicator, able to withstand heavy loads. It is used in the highly elastic grade HR6030LL with a service life of more than 15 years old.
Select PPU brand, you can learn more about the use of each type of filler in the INTSTYLE online store. Buyers can order online foam rubber, which will meet the client's expectations. This store has all types of certified quality material from a leading manufacturer.
