Of the most popular, two of them stand out: memory foam mattresses and latex mattresses. Both promise exceptional comfort and ...

Fossil fuel-based polyurethane foam has been a firm favourite in furniture manufacturing for over half a century. Jane Englefield investigates the consequences of this dependable but unsustainable ...

For back pain sufferers, we recommend a hybrid memory foam mattress with enhanced lumbar support or an all-foam build with firmer foams. Memory foam mattresses are great for side sleepers in ...

When we think of foam, what often comes to mind are cushions and packaging materials. Perhaps, if you’re a coffee enthusiast, ...

Originally designed by NASA for aircraft cushions, memory foam is made mostly from a type of plastic called polyurethane — as are most foams. But what makes memory foam “remember” the shape ...

That said, while foam tends to go flat over time, it's a lot easier to repair than mesh. If you get a tear in your foam chair ...

However, if you enjoy the feel of traditional, dense foam, I recommend memory foam beds. Neutral polyurethane foam is a middle ground that seems to please most sleepers. If you purchase a ...

This month's Dezeen in Depth newsletter examines the role of polyurethane foam in furniture manufacturing and features an interview with Rafael Pelli. Subscribe to Dezeen in Depth today!

On the bottom, you've got a thick support core of polyurethane foam. This acts as the foundational support layer for the Novosbed. 2. Then, you have a transition layer of memory foam ...

Like the Ultra model, the Ultra Hybrid includes phase change materials in the memory-foam layer for cooling and zoned polyurethane foam in the center. According to the company, the Ultra Hybrid is ...