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Foam Manufacturers

Last updated: January 2026

This directory lists 133 foam manufacturers across the United States, from custom foam fabricators specializing in intricate die-cutting to integrated raw material pourers and converters.

Buyers leverage these suppliers to solve diverse application challenges, ranging from acoustic insulation and vibration dampening using specific open-cell formulations, to creating protective packaging with precise density requirements, or sealing solutions demanding excellent compression set and environmental resistance. These manufacturers provide critical components for industries where material performance, fabrication precision, and consistent quality are paramount.

The suppliers in this space often fall into distinct categories: raw foam pourers who create bulk buns and sheets, custom fabricators who convert these materials through processes like CNC routing, waterjet cutting, or complex die-cutting, and integrated solution providers who offer both material production and advanced value-added services such as adhesive application, foam lamination, and assembly. Some specialize in specific foam chemistries like polyurethane or polyethylene, while others offer a broader range of polymers and finishing operations.

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133 companies nationwide

Accufoam

Birmingham, AL

Accufoam is America's leading independent spray foam manufacturer, delivering high-performance insulation products backed by deep industry expertise and hands-.

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Advanced Foam

Gardena, CA

Based in Gardena, CA, Advanced Foam provides custom foam fabrication services for diverse projects. They specialize in anti-impact foam, packaging design, and large-scale foam structures for movie sets and architectural decorations. Capabilities include columns, balustrades, logos, signs, and decorative panels.

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Aeromarine Products

Our 2# pour foam is excellent flotation foam for a boats, kayaks, and/or canoes. Our marine foam expands to 20 to 25 times its original volume.

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Albany Foam and Supply Inc

Albany Foam and Supply Inc specializes in foam fabrication and supply, offering a range of foam products including Talatech Latex Foam, Rebond, Mid, and Ultra Foam. They provide custom fabrication services and operate a Cushion/Sewing Department. Their Talatech Latex Foam is natural, hypoallergenic, and resistant to mold and bacteria.

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Alleguard

Alleguard is the leader in engineering, delivery, and service of custom foam solutions. Explore our integrated network of manufacturing and logistics hubs.

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Amcon Foam Fabrication

Minneapolis, MN

Based in Minneapolis, MN, Amcon Foam Fabrication offers custom foam fabrication services for industrial manufacturers. The company provides end-to-end solutions, from design and engineering to material selection and production. With facilities in Minnesota and Colorado, they stock over 80 foam classifications for various project requirements.

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American Excelsior Company

Arlington, TX

Based in Arlington, TX, American Excelsior Company manufactures flexible foam solutions and engineered foam specialties. They provide products for packaging, cushioning, and medical applications. The company also offers erosion control solutions and wood fibers for various industrial needs.

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American Poly-Foam

Hayward, CA

Based in Hayward, CA, American Poly-Foam specializes in custom foam fabrication and conversion for diverse industrial applications. They provide die-cutting, contour cutting, adhesive lamination, and convoluted foam services. Serving industries such as medical, military, electronics, and packaging, they produce acoustic, filtration, cushioning, and display foam products.

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Armacell

Chapel Hill, NC

Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Armacell manufactures a wide range of ArmaComp® engineered foams. The company specializes in creating innovative, high-performance foam products designed to address complex industrial and commercial challenges, including specialized solutions for the aerospace sector.

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Atlas Foam Products

Sylmar, CA

Located in Sylmar, California, Atlas Foam Products specializes in shock-protection packaging working with polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam.

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Bay Area Foam Shapes Design

Oakland, CA

9901 Gould St, Oakland, CA 94603.

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Bramport Supply

High-performance automotive foam and fiber materials for vehicle manufacturing. Technical solutions for auto industry applications. Shop now!

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Built With Foam

1237 Oxford St Unit B, Houston, TX 77008.

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Central Texas RetroFoam

San Antonio, TX

13603 Topper Cir Ste. 5, San Antonio, TX 78233.

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Cushion Works

San Francisco, CA

3320 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110.

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Custom Foam Fabricators and Manufacturers

As a leader specializing in fabricating and molding custom polyurethane foam components, we work with a variety of processes and materials to meet your unique.

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Custom Foam & Cushion

3011 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065.

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ERG Aerospace

ERG Specializes in metal aerospace foam air oil separators, heat exchangers, energy absorbers, flame arrestors, bird strike protection, and more!

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Evacolors

We are manufacturers of Crosslink foam based on polyethylene and EVA · We manufacture over 100 different products of Crosslink foam · Over 20 years of experience.

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Famous Foam Factory

Berkeley, CA

2397 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702.

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Federal Foam Technologies

New Richmond, WI

Federal Foam Technologies, leading foam manufacturer & supplier providing industrial foam materials & engineering solutions in the US. Partner with us today.

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Flextech

Louis Park, MN

At FLEXTECH, we're not just foam fabricators; we're your trusted partners in the development and engineering of your custom foam components.

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FloBeds

Fort Bragg, CA

234 E Redwood Ave, Fort Bragg, CA 95437.

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Foam N Fabrics

San Clemente, CA

15115 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706.

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Foam Industries

Rogers, MN

A New Perspective On Packaging. Where the proven effectiveness of foam, wood, and plastics meet innovation. See Our Products. Watch the Video.

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Foam & Fabrics

940 W Whittier Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631.

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Foam Brothers

Bell, CA

7512 Scout Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201.

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Foam Concepts Inc

Anaheim, CA

4729 E Wesley Dr, Anaheim, CA 92807.

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Foam Concepts & Design

Foam Concepts & Design Cincinnati Ohio- design and fabrication of custom product packaging. Business.

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Foam Design Group Inc

San Dimas, CA

253 W Allen Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773.

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Foam Distributors Inc

Hayward, CA

31009 San Antonio St, Hayward, CA 94544.

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Foam Molders

Cerritos, CA

FMS offers engineering, vacuum forming, custom foam fabrication of open & closed cell materials along with specialty paint to meet our customers.

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FoamOnline.com

Polyurethane foam, also known as Polyfoam, is an inexpensive commercial-grade foam. It is best used for packaging, shipping, and storage.

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Foam Pak U.S.

Stafford, TX

13630 Dublin Ct, Stafford, TX 77477.

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Foam Products of Dallas

4747 Leston St #814, Dallas, TX 75247.

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Foam Products of Tyler Inc

Tyler, TX

2901 Industrial Ave, Tyler, TX 75708.

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Foam Mouldings

Los Angeles, CA

11852 Glenoaks Blvd, San Fernando, CA 91340.

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Foam Sales Group (FSG)

Foam Sales Group is a national foam fabricator and insulation distributor serving OEMs and distributors with XPS, EPS, and Polyiso solutions.

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Foam Products Corporation

Foam Products Corporation is a leading fabricator and distributor of commercial and industrial foam insulation and packaging products. We provide full.

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Fresno Mattress Factory

Fresno, CA

2615 S Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93725.

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Foam Supplies Inc

Earth City, MO

590 Benjamin's Way, Lewisville, TX 75057.

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Gravofoam

Austin, TX

13420 Bauhaus Bnd, Austin, TX 78753.

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Grand Rapids Foam Technologies

Grand Rapids, MI

GRFT is a family-owned polyurethane foam manufacturer that provides personalized services to each and every one of our valued customers.

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Alamo Foam

San Antonio, TX

11115 Osgood St, San Antonio, TX 78233.

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Houston Custom Foam

5201 Mitchelldale St Suite B12, Houston, TX 77092.

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Index Packaging, Inc.

Milton, NH

Index Packaging, Inc. is one of the largest and most diverse foam fabricators in New England, specializing in custom foam packaging inserts and liners.

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Industrial Foam Products

1200 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA 92029.

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Latex Mattress Factory

Tempe, AZ

Shop latex foam mattresses from Latex Mattress Factory. Our latex foam mattresses offer superior comfort and support for a restful night's sleep.

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Lone Star Foam Co, Inc

Houston, TX

15250 Sellers Rd, Houston, TX 77060.

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Monmouth Rubber & Plastics

Long Branch, NJ

We are suppliers and manufacturers of EVA foam sheets, rolls, buns, and foam tape and ship worldwide. Call today for EVA foam prices!

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Mountain Top Foam

Mountain Top Foam is a premier latex manufacturing company. We are dedicated to providing the mattress industry with the highest quality.

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Pednar Products Inc.

Monrovia, CA

We engineer premium automotive foam & plastic components for the automotive industry for vehicle interiors, sealants, HVAC, and more.

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PFI AEM

Explore the precision & innovation behind custom foam fabrication at PFI AEM, leading the way in tailored solutions for diverse industries.".

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URETHANE FOAM OPTIONS, INC.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

10700 Jersey Blvd Suite 210, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.

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Pak-Lite Inc.

Commerce, GA

Pak-Lite, Inc. (PLI) is a leading North American custom foam manufacturer, converter and fabricator. We specialize in various markets!

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PlushBeds

Camarillo, CA

3233 Mission Oaks Blvd bldg c, Camarillo, CA 93012.

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Pomona Quality Foam

Pomona, CA

1279 Philadelphia St, Pomona, CA 91766.

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Protex Foam

Escondido, CA

Protex works directly with you to develop custom foam solutions for your aerospace & aviation tools.

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Rogers Foam

Rogers Foam fabricates parts for a wide range of applications – from filters to sound insulators, from bedding and pillows to heat shields and battery pads.

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Rubber-Cal

Santa Ana, CA

18424 Mt Langley St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.

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San Antonio Foam Fabricators

San Antonio, TX

13715 Topper Cir, San Antonio, TX 78233.

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SECON Rubber

Red Bud, IL

SECON supplies EVA foam in bulk and manufactures customized products like window & door seals, gaskets, die-cuts, sheets, and more to meet your unique needs.

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Sinomax USA

Houston, TX

Sinomax USA is an foam products producer and manufactures millions of pillows, mattress toppers, and mattresses annually bringing.

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Spray Foam Supply

4545 Enterprise St, Fremont, CA 94538.

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Sterling Manufacturing

Houston, TX

Sterling Manufacturing is a polyurethane fabricator and bulk supplier of polyurethane foam that is commonly used in the furniture, bedding, automotive,

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Storopack

With the FOAMplus® Bag Packer² and Hand Packer² foam packaging systems, you can produce high-quality protective packaging directly at the packing station.

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Structural Foam Molding

Structural Foam Molding is a custom plastics molder focusing on low-pressure injection molding. With production facilities in Ohio, Indiana, and Georgia,

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Texas Spray Foam Insulation

Royse City, TX

5729 TX-276, Royse City, TX 75189.

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Texas Spray Foam Solutions, LLC

Braunfels, TX

301 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

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Universal Foam Products

Universal Foam Products is a national supplier of expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene products. We are experts in the foam industry.

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TCH

Dallas, TX

Reticulated Foam, also known as acoustic or filter foam, is a porous, low density, flexible polyether urethane foam with an open cell structure.

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Ventek Solutions

Charleston, SC

Ventek Solutions provides both automotive foam components parts and packaging. Our lightweight molded parts improve overall vehicle fuel economy and safety.

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Victory Foam

Holland Irvine, CA

3 Holland, Irvine, CA 92618.

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WeCutFoam

Sunnyvale, CA

1248 Birchwood Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

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Worldwide Foam

Elkhart, IN

We offer one-day lead time from our seven strategic locations while providing the widest ranges of closed cell cross-linked polyethylene foam.

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Aerofoam Industries

31855 Corydon Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.

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All Size Foam & Fabrics

4702 E 50th St, Vernon, CA 90058.

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Foam n More & Upholstery

Clawson, MI

Our mission is to provide the finest foam products on the market. Call us if you can't find the foam product you need.

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Evonik Performance Foams

Aerospace engineers worldwide have turned to Evonik's foam product for over 25 years to meet those critical demands when designing composite structures.

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Quality Foam Packaging Inc

31855 Corydon Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.

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Sound Trap Acoustics

Sound Trap Acoustics. Premium U.S.-Manufactured Acoustic Foam. Ships Uncompressed – No Waiting, No Creases, Perfect Results Instantly.

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Abad Foam Inc.

Buena Park, CA

6560 Caballero Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620.

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Acuity Foam LLC

Waukesha, WI

Our team of fabricators can help you find cost effective solutions, choose the ideal foam material, or design your product.

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Conner Packaging

Fort Worth, TX

With over 40 years of experience, Conner Packaging is a leading expert in the industrial packaging industry. We understand that foam is never a.

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Creative Foam

Fenton, MI

A global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of high quality solutions focused on creating quieter, stronger and lighter products.

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Custom Foam Fabricators

Fayetteville, GA

Custom Foam Fabricators introduces impact resistant, maintenance-free foamcore signs, wall mounted sign panels, columns, column caps and architectural.

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Dallas Foam Inc

2301 N Masch Branch Rd # 225, Denton, TX 76207.

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DeKALB

Butler, IN

Welcome to DeKALB! We are an structural foam molder. We provide solutions for the medical, safety, and specialty handling industries.

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Empire Foam

Cerritos, CA

12104 Park St, Cerritos, CA 90703.

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Foam Factory, Inc.

The most competitive foam supplier on the market. We carry mattresses, toppers, seats, cushions, sound proofing foams, memory foam, eggcrate, anti-static.

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Foam Creations

Commerce, CA

Foam Creations is a specialist of XL EXTRALIGHT® manufacturing, which present wider properties than regular EVA foam manufacturers in the industry.

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Foam Millwork

Ontario, CA

1312 E St Gertrude Pl suite 1, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

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FoamOrder

FoamOrder is your resource for EVA foam sheets and custom cut shapes. Our EVA foam is perfect for sports and outdoor applications, as well as for Cosplay.

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Foamtec Medical

Waco, TX

At Foamtec Medical, we specialize in delivering high-quality medical-grade polyurethane foam solutions for the healthcare industry.

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Fostek Corporation

Our capabilities include developing and manufacturing closed-cell foams (in rolls and custom profiles) from multiple combinations of plastic and rubber blends.

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Future Foam

West Valley City, UT

But Future Foam now has over 30 plants making foam for car seats, marine upholstery, carpet underlay and especially furniture.

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Global Medical Foam, Inc.

Global Medical Foam, Inc. is proud of our ability to manufacture and continually develop products designed to meet your needs. Made in the USA. Follow Us.

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Innocor Foam Technologies

Council Bluffs, IA

Innocor Foam Technologies is a national manufacturer and supplier of polyurethane foam products. Our privately held company has been in the foam industry since.

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Insulfoam

Frederickson, WA

Insulfoam manufactures expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid foam insulation for residential and commercial roofing, wall, and below-grade insulation.

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Latex for Less

3233 Mission Oaks Blvd Ste D, Camarillo, CA 93012.

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Merryweather Foam

Barberton, OH

We're your one-stop manufacturing partner for custom foam fabrication and full contract manufacturing. From design and prototyping to final assembly.

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Morgan's Upholstery Fabrics and Foam

Stockton, CA

600 W Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203.

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NCFI

NCFI manufactures polyurethane foam systems for insulation, marine flotation, concrete lifting, & more. Made in America.

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Nomaco

Zebulon, NC

As the first US manufacturer to develop extruded polyethylene foam packaging profiles, our team has decades of experience developing custom protective packaging.

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Norseman Solutions

Norseman develops foam fabrication solutions specifically engineered to deliver high performance and assist you in achieving your project goals.

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PopFoam

PopFoam is an EVA Foam Manufacturer of Injection Molded Closed-Cell EVA Polyolefin Foam Products. Our EVA Foam is lightweight, 100% waterproof, and is extremely.

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Precoated Foam

Gardena, CA

414 W Redondo Beach Blvd unit h, Gardena, CA 90248.

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Reilly Foam Corporation

We produce innovative, affordable foam solutions for the construction industry utilizing cutting edge fabrication techniques. Shop Mattresses.

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Foam Products of San Antonio Inc / San Antonio Upholstery Supply

San Antonio, TX

1119 N Mesquite St, San Antonio, TX 78202.

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SC Foam & Fabrics

Juan Capistrano, CA

27126 B Paseo Espada Ste. 701, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

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Sealed Air

Sealed Air foam packaging solutions can be used in a variety of applications including cushioning, blocking and bracing, temperature assurance, and more.

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SeaStep Marine Flooring

San Diego, CA

2390 Shelter Island Dr UNIT 212, San Diego, CA 92106.

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Mengshen Mattress Factory Direct (Dreamland Mattress)

San Leandro, CA

2012 Farallon Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577.

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Sound Seal

Sound Seal is a leading manufacturer of industrial & architectural acoustic sound control products. Controlling noise in every environment since 1978.

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BASF

BASF manufactures both closed-cell and open-cell spray polyurethane foam products for residential and commercial construction.

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SWD Urethane

Mesa, AZ

We believe our spray foam products are insulation choice for every home and building, both for our customers and our planet.

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Talalay Global

High Point, NC

Talalay Global provides you with the most breathable latex on the market today. Our latex breathes up to 5 times better than other latex or foams and is.

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Spray Foam Insulation of Texas, LLC

Quinlan, TX

2579 Co Rd 2296, Quinlan, TX 75474.

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TMI Molded Foam Manufacturing

Corona, CA

1493 E Bentley Dr, Corona, CA 92879.

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UFP MedTech

UFP MedTech has expertise in developing and manufacturing medical devices and packaging from an array of closed-cell and open-cell medical grade foams.

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Ultralon Foam Group

Ultralon develops and manufactures high quality closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE) and ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) foams, suitable for a broad.

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Universal Polymers Corporation

Arlington, TX

3001 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010.

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Wisconsin Foam Products

Wisconsin Foam Products singular focus is providing OEMs flexible foam product solutions – finished foam products, components, assemblies and packaging.

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WITP Foam

We provide reticulated and non-reticulated polyurethane medical foam products designed to meet the highest standards of quality and function.

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Atlas Molded Products

Atlas Molded Products specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative, high-quality, HFC- and HCFC-free Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation.

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Carpenter

Carpenter produces our own polyol, and offers polyurethane foam in blocks, rolls, and custom specifications.

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Cruz Foam

350 Encinal St STE 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

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General Plastics

General Plastics is certified and equipped to offer polyurethane foam solutions, providing part design support and design production from start to finish.

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KTT Enterprises

KTT Enterprises provides custom design & manufacturing services of Talalay latex foam products such as cosmetic applicators, mattresses, pillows, bedding,

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Lilly's Foam Works Inc

6001 Power Inn Rd Bldg 7, Sacramento, CA 95824.

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Valencia's Custom

2011 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95112.

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The Foam Factory

Pyramid foam, like our wedge foam, is a long-lasting, high-performance solution to your sound-deadening needs at an affordable price.

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U-DEK USA

U-DEK USA supplies non-slip EVA foam marine decking sheets in many colours for the boating & PWC marine manufacturing industry, across USA, Asia & Europe.

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How to Choose a Company

  • Verify Fabrication Expertise: Ensure the supplier's primary fabrication method (e.g., high-speed die-cutting, multi-axis CNC routing, precise waterjet cutting) aligns with your part geometry, volume, and tolerance requirements. A supplier skilled in large, simple shapes might lack the equipment or experience for intricate gaskets or complex void fill.
  • Assess Material Compatibility & Sourcing: Confirm they routinely work with your desired foam type (e.g., EPDM, neoprene, silicone, open-cell polyurethane, closed-cell polyethylene) and understand its unique processing characteristics. Inquire about their material sourcing relationships and ability to secure specialized grades or bio-based alternatives.
  • Evaluate Performance Testing Capabilities: For critical applications, confirm their ability to perform or validate key material tests such as compression set, tear strength, density, or R-value. A lack of in-house testing or third-party validation processes for your specified metrics is a significant red flag.
  • Demand Application-Specific Certifications: For regulated industries, require evidence of relevant certifications like UL 94 (flammability), FMVSS 302 (automotive interior), or compliance with biocompatibility standards (e.g., ISO 10993) for medical applications. Generic ISO 9001 alone isn't sufficient for highly regulated components.
  • Scrutinize Tooling and Prototyping Process: Ask about their approach to tooling (e.g., steel rule dies, matched metal dies for die-cutting; programming for waterjet/routing) and how they manage design for manufacturability (DFM) during prototyping. A common mistake is underestimating lead times and costs associated with custom tooling, especially for initial low-volume runs.
  • Understand Value-Added Services: Determine if they offer essential secondary operations like adhesive backing application, foam lamination for multi-layer composites, sonic welding, or assembly, as outsourcing these steps can introduce quality control issues and inflate costs. Verify their experience with specific adhesive chemistries compatible with your foam and end-use environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between open-cell and closed-cell foam, and which is right for my application?

Open-cell foams have interconnected pores, making them breathable, absorbent, and excellent for acoustic dampening or cushioning, but they absorb water. Closed-cell foams have discrete, sealed cells, offering superior water resistance, thermal insulation (R-value), structural support, and energy absorption, making them ideal for gaskets, flotation, and protective packaging. The choice depends on specific environmental exposure, required insulation, and structural integrity.

How do I specify foam density, and why is it important beyond just weight?

Foam density, often measured in pounds per cubic foot (PCF), is crucial because it directly correlates with firmness, compression set resistance, and overall durability, not just weight. For cushioning, a higher density typically means greater support and longevity. For sealing, a specific density ensures the right balance of compressibility and rebound. Specifying density correctly prevents parts from bottoming out, collapsing prematurely, or failing to seal effectively.

What considerations are critical for selecting adhesive backing for foam parts?

Selecting adhesive backing involves considering the foam's surface energy, the substrate it will adhere to (e.g., metal, plastic, fabric), and the operating environment (temperature, humidity, chemical exposure). Acrylic adhesives offer strong, long-term bonds, while rubber-based adhesives provide quick tack. Silicone adhesives are best for silicone foams. Always specify UV resistance if exposed to sunlight, and request samples for adhesion testing on your specific end-use surface.

What fabrication process is best for tight-tolerance foam parts or complex geometries?

For tight tolerances and intricate designs, waterjet cutting and CNC routing are generally superior to traditional die-cutting. Waterjet cutting uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut virtually any shape with minimal material distortion and no tooling costs, ideal for prototypes and small runs. CNC routing offers precise 3D contouring for thicker foams. Die-cutting, while cost-effective for high volumes, involves tooling and has tolerance limitations depending on the die type.

How do foam manufacturers handle material waste, and how does it impact my part cost?

Material waste, or 'yield,' is a significant factor in foam part cost. Manufacturers optimize nesting patterns for die-cutting or waterjet processes to minimize scrap from large buns or sheets. Inquire about their typical material utilization rates and whether they have capabilities to recycle or reuse specific foam types. A supplier with efficient nesting software or material recycling programs can offer more competitive pricing, especially for projects with high material costs.

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