Reticulated Foam Fill

Reticulated Foam Cushion Filling

Reticulated Foam is a durable, porous, low-density foam. Lightweight and mildew resistant, this foam is an excellent choice for outdoor settings when quick drying times are desired. This cushion filler has a unique manufacturing process that allows water to pass directly through the fill. This fill features the comfort and durability of our standard foam while providing the added benefit of outdoor use.

  • Density: 1.65-1.75 lb/ft3 (Method: ASTM D 3574)
  • 25% IFD: 25-35 lbs (Method: ASTM D 3574)
  • Pore Size: 15-30 ppi (Method: Visual)

This product does not contain liquid FR chemicals.

Density and Firmness

All the Reticulated Foam that is used will be a 1.65-1.75 density. Density is a key flexible polyurethane foam specification. It is an important indicator of foam performance with regard to comfort, support, and durability. It is also an indicator of the relative economics of the foam. Foam density is not weight. It's actually a measurement of mass-per-unit volume for a cubic foot of foam.

All of the Reticulated Foam that is used is a 25-35 pound firmness, or IFD, depending on thickness. IFD (Indentation Force Deflection) is a standard measurement value to describe foam firmness in upholstered furniture. The higher the number, the firmer the foam will feel.

An IFD number represents the pounds of force required to indent a foam sample by a specified percentage of its original thickness. Specially designed equipment is required to measure IFD. In most cases, a 50-sq.-in. round indentor plate is attached to a vertical piston-like cylinder having a precisely calibrated stroke. Following the standard procedures detailed in ASTM D3574, firmness is measured on foam samples having a square surface area of at least 15 inches square. Surface firmness is measured at 25 percent sample indentation (IFD). As an example, using a 4" thick sample, the 25 percent IFD reading would be made while the foam is indented to 3" height under the piston foot plate, 25 percent deflection of the sample height.