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Is your sofa a shell of its former self? Has it begun to sag and droop? Is it nowhere near as comfortable as it once was? It seems as if you need some new sofa cushions. Here at GB Foam Direct, we specialise in foam cut to size and can provide you with brand new … Continue reading “How To Easily Purchase and Fit New Sofa Cushions”

Most of you reading this likely had a favourite toy growing up. A lot of the time, these toys come in the form of soft plush toys, such as teddy bears or other jovial characters. As time goes on though, these toys wear out. A well-loved toy however, doesn’t need to be confined to the … Continue reading “Toy Stuffing With Crumb Foam – Revive Your Old Toys”

If you consider yourself to be a relatively thrifty person, or simply love the appeal of upcycled furniture, then you’ll love pallet seating! Depending on what you’re looking to buy, some outdoor furniture can be quite expensive. A great alternative to this is to make your own pallet seating. Plus, here at GB Foam Direct, … Continue reading “Pallet Cushions – How to Make Pallet Seating”

Ballistic body armour may well have been revolutionised. This is thanks to a new form of foam called CMF (or composite metal foam) which not only stops bullets in its tracks but completely pulverises them. Even armour piercing bullets, designed specifically to tear through body armour, is unable to penetrate this new foam. But how is … Continue reading “CMF – A New Bulletproof Foam That Disintegrates Bullets”

We’ve worked with a number of influential clients throughout our forty years of service to the foam industry. This includes providing foam props for both television and film purposes. We’re always happy to provide foam for any purpose, but it’s especially exciting when we get to see our foam being used on the big screen. … Continue reading “GB Foam Provides Foam Props For TV & Film”

We at GB Foam Direct offer foam cut to size for a variety of purposes, including needle felting foam. No matter what our customers require foam cut to size for, we will always endeavour to provide them with the ideal solution. If you’re searching for needle felting foam, cut to size for needle felting kits, … Continue reading “Needle Felting Foam For Needle Felting Kits”

Use Both Dacron & Stockinette On Your Sofa Foam! Both dacron and stockinette go hand in hand. Whilst dacron helps to provide you with a fuller and firmer feeling cushion, stockinette makes it easier to insert and remove your cushion from its covers. Dacron is great for enhancing the fullness of your replacement cushions. However, it is prone to becoming detached. Dacron is … Continue reading “Why Add Dacron & Stockinette To Replacement Sofa Foam Cushions?”

The Great Out-Snores How do you sleep outdoors? A blow-up mattress? A foam camping mat? Perhaps you just slum it on the floor? Since the rise of glamping, the luxuries we used to associate with home, are beginning to come along with us on our travels. No longer are people putting up with sleeping bags, going without toiletries and lying … Continue reading “Foam Camping Mat – Glamping With A Memory Foam Camping Mattress”

On average, dogs spend 50% of the day asleep, 30% of the day inactive and only 20% active. That’s a lot of time to rest; time that many of us are likely quite jealous of. If your four-legged friend is going to snooze all day, a memory foam dog bed is a must! You don’t have to spend a … Continue reading “How To Make a Memory Foam Dog Bed”

Are You Unknowingly Considering Cheap Foam? The difference between cheap foam and a quality foam isn’t necessarily just the price you pay. In fact, there are many contributing factors which help determine whether you’re looking at buying cheap foam or quality foam. It’s a common presumption that when it comes to foam, you get what you pay for. Whilst this does … Continue reading “Cheap Foam Vs Quality Foam – What’s The Difference?”

If you’re looking to improve the comfort of your boat with optimum suitability foam, look no further. Reticulated foam is perfect for use in marine seating and deck mattresses. This is because it has the exceptional ability to maintain dryness even when exposed to water. Foam which is used on boats is much more susceptible to becoming sodden. This can be … Continue reading “Reticulated Foam For Marine Seating and Deck Mattresses.”

Is yours or a close one’s wheelchair not providing the right level of support and comfort? If so, your wheelchair seat likely needs upgrading. Our wheelchair cushion range has been designed to provide support and comfort to users throughout the day. On average, wheelchair seats are used for considerably longer periods of time when compared to domestic … Continue reading “Wheelchair Cushion – Wheelchair Seat Foam Upgrades”

If you’re looking to build up a healthy tan this summer, you should definitely consider purchasing some sun lounger cushions. As summer draws ever closer, so does the prospect of sunny weather. We may not see a lot of sun in Britain, but we know how to make the most of it when we do. Long, lazy days in the sun await, but … Continue reading “Sun Lounger Cushions – Relax in Comfort this Summer”

Back pain and sciatica is a huge burden for those afflicted. Conditions such as these can cause damaging effects on a person’s ability to carry out day to day tasks. There is a lot on the market which claims to relieve the effects of these afflictions; some more effective than others. Sadly, we don’t have a miracle cure. With that … Continue reading “Replacement Sofa Cushions For Back Pain And Sciatica”

Make Quality Scatter Cushions at Home. Scatter cushions are the focal point that your home needs. If you’re looking to incorporate a homely feel into your humble abode, this brilliant guide can teach you how! Learn how to make your very own, quality scatter cushions at home. There’s no need for generic designs and no need for hefty price tags. … Continue reading “How To Create Your Own Custom Scatter Cushions”

Ultimate relaxation comes in the form of a memory foam bean bag. Most people know bean bags to be full of polystyrene beans; hence the name! Whilst these bean bags are reasonably good to sit on, they simply do not measure up to the level of comfort memory foam provides. If you’re looking for a … Continue reading “How to Make a Memory Foam Bean Bag”

If you’re looking for sturdy cushioning for furniture like mattresses and couches, or need high-quality foam for any other purpose, you’ll love our high-density foam cutting service. With over 45 years of experience providing UK consumers with professionally manufactured foam products, GB Foam Direct is the go-to source for everything foam-related. Whether you want to … Continue reading “High Density Foam”

Increasingly, sofa manufacturers are opting to use fibre cushions in their products. Perhaps the shift is motivated by lower production costs, or maybe there’s a lack of appreciation for the comfort foam provides — a value we at GB Foam hold in high regard. If you’ve ended up with a sofa that suffers from sagging … Continue reading “Fibre Cushion Replacement – Upgrade Your Sofa”