Foam Types & Foam Grades Stocked
We stock a wide variety of foam grades suitable for many different applications and projects. Whether you’re after memory foam for custom mattresses, high-density foam sheets for upholstery, or reticulated foam for boat cushions, we have something for you! We source all of our foam from the world’s leading and most trusted manufacturers. Our products are made to ISO 9001 quality control specifications and our foam exceeds UK fire safety standards.
We aim to provide our customers with the highest quality of goods at the very best prices! With more than 40 years of service to the foam industry, you’re in capable hands with GB Foam!
Below you will find all of the foam grades we currently offer as well as further information on specifications and suitability.
Need to know more? Contact us today! We can offer you expert advice concerning any of our foam grades. If you’re unsure what type of foam is best for you, a member of our team will be happy to offer you assistance.
General Upholstery Foam
Our in-house design team can work with you to develop unique foam products for any application.
Choose From Our General Upholstery Foam Grades
| Grade Ref. | Colour | Density kg/m | Hardness | Feel | Fatigue Class | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB21S | White | 20 – 22 | 65 – 85 | Soft | L | Resilient grade for light duty and use under light covers. Suitable for backs, headrests and padding. |
| GB21H | White | 20 – 22 | 90 – 120 | Hard | L | Light density suitable for headboards & general use. |
| GB24H | White / P Yellow | 23 – 25 | 115 -145 | Hard | A | Good general-purpose grade for padding, arm wraps, wings & facings. |
| GB25S | White | 24 – 26 | 65 – 85 | Soft | A | For use in back cushions and soft wraps. |
| GB25M | Grey | 24 – 26 | 115 – 145 | Medium | A | Utility grade for acoustic applications. Also domestic upholstery padding. |
| GB28F | Grey / White | 27 – 29 | 135 – 165 | Firm | A | Upholstery grade, ideal for full depth caravan seating. Also gives firmer feeling quality padding and arms over wooden rails. |
| GB30S | Lilac/White | 29 31 | 95 – 115 | Soft | S | Cushion foam for deep soft seating and mattresses. |
| GB30M | White | 29 31 | 110 – 140 | Medium | S | General seat cushions on sprung bases with padded front rails and loose toppers and mattresses. |
| GB30H | Lt. Blue | 29 31 | 135 165 | Hard | S | Firm seat cushions, contract backs and mattresses. |
| GB33S | Green / White | 32 34 | 110 130 | Soft | S | General-purpose quality backs, deeper seat cushions and compression rolled and unrolled mattresses |
| GB33M | White/Pale Cream | 32 34 | 120 – 150 | Medium | S | Standard grade for domestic seating, sprung bases and compression rolled and unrolled contract mattresses. |
| GB33F | Dk.Green/White | 32 34 | 145 – 175 | Firm | S | Contract or firm grade, upholstered office furniture on flexible platforms and compression rolled and unrolled contract mattresses. |
| GB33H | Blue | 32 34 | 175 – 205 | Hard | S | Contract or hard grade, upholstered office furniture on flexible platforms and compressed rolled and unrolled contract mattresses. |
| GB36S | White | 35 – 37 | 95 – 115 | Soft | V | Quality luxury grade for domestic upholstery and compressed rolled and unrolled mattresses. |
| GB36M | Beige/White | 35 37 | 110 – 140 | Medium | V | Quality luxury grade for sprung bases and compressed rolled and unrolled medical mattress applications. |
| GB39S | Orange | 38 40 | 110 -130 | Soft | V | Grade for all types of bases, particularly suitable for top end upholstery or upholstered office furniture. Also, domestic/luxury compressed rolled and unrolled all-foam mattresses and medical mattresses. |
| GB39H | Blue | 38 – 40 | 175 – 215 | Hard | V | High quality grade for upholstered office furniture on all types of bases and compressed rolled and unrolled medical mattresses. |
| GB40M | Grey | 40 – 42 | 135 – 165 | Medium | V | Quality grade for domestic and compressed rolled and unrolled medical mattresses and high quality seating. |
| GB42H | Pink | 41 – 43 | 215 – 265 | Hard | V | All upholstered applications requiring hardness and durability. |
| GB50S | Gold | 48 52 | 85 115 | Soft | V | Luxury soft seating grade with latex feel. |
| GB50M | Pink | 48 52 | 120 150 | Medium | V | High density grade for use as above and domestic upholstery seating. |
| GB50H | White | 48 52 | 200 260 | Hard | V | Hard contract seating. |
| GB95M | Black | 90-100 | 130-180 | Medium | V | Impregnated Barrier Foam for Acoustic, MOD, Aircraft, Engine Bays |
| Class | Type of Class | Recommended Application |
|---|---|---|
| X | Extremely Severe | Heavy duty contract seats. Heavy duty public transport seats. |
| V | Very Severe | Public transport seats. Cinema & Theatre seats. Contract furniture seats. |
| S | Severe | Private and commercial vehicle seats. Domestic furniture seats. Public transport backs and armrests. Cinema and theatre backs and armrests. Contract furniture backs and armrests. Domestic foam mattress cores. |
| A | Average | Private vehicle backs and armrests. Domestic furniture backs and armrests. Component layers for domestic mattresses. (excluding cores). |
| L | Light | Padding, scatter cushions, pillows. |
Contact GB Foam About General Upholstery Foam
We’re ready when you are – please phone or email us today and see how we can help you with your upholstery foam requirements. Tel: 01494 441177 or Email: sales@gbfoam.com
Packaging Foam Grades
We have a wide selection of Packaging Foam for you to choose from all with unique characteristics and properties.
Choose From Our Packaging Foam Grades
| Polyether Grades | |||||
| Grade Ref. | Colour | Density kg/m | Hardness | Feel | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB14S | White | 13.5 15.5 | 70 – 90 | Soft | Ultra light use in packaging and padding in areas not required to be FR. |
| GB15S | Various Colours | 14-16 | 70-100 | Soft | General use consumer sponge non FR |
| GB16S | Pale Yellow | 15 – 17 | 60 – 80 | Soft | Very open foam for use in specialist applications where air movement through foam is paramount. Also for packaging. |
| GB16M | White/Pale yellow | 15 – 17 | 85 – 115 | Medium | For packaging and padding in non-FR areas. |
| GB17M | LT Pink/pastel Blue | 16-18 | 90-120 | Medium | General use consumer sponge/baby sponge non FR |
| GB18F | Deep yellow/ LT. Grey | 17 – 19 | 110 – 140 | Firm | For packaging and padding in non-FR areas. |
| GB21M | White | 20 – 22 | 125- 155 | Medium | Medium density grade for general uses in packaging, pharmaceutical, export caravan upholstery and non-FR padding |
| GB21F | Grey/Blue/P.Yellow | 20 -22 | 125 – 155 | Firm | Medium density grade for general uses in packaging, pharmaceutical, export caravan upholstery and non-FR padding. |
| FR’ Polyether Grades | |||||
| GB22M | Grey | 22 – 24 | 105 – 135 | Medium | FR Polyether to FMVSS302 flammability for general-purpose acoustic requirements & some automotive applications. |
| Packaging and Anti Static Grades | |||||
| GB21H | Black | 20 – 22 | 225 275 | Hard | Light Density High load bearing polyether. |
| GB22AS | Pink | 22 24 | 120 150 | Medium | Surface resistivity< 10 ohms/sq ASTM D257 for packaging use. |
| Sponge and Intense Coloured Foams | |||||
| GB17 Sponge | Various Colours | 16 – 18 | 90 120 | Medium / Soft | Domestic and car sponges. |
| GB25 Sponge | Natural | 24-27 | 150-180 | Firm | Luxury Sponge |
| GB24 Sponge | Various Colours | 23 – 25 | 115 – 145 | Medium | Range of intense coloured foams for the novelty market. |
Contact GB Foam About Packaging Foam
We’re ready when you are – please phone or email us today and see how we can help you with your packaging foam requirements. Tel: 01494 441177 or Email: sales@gbfoam.com
Chip Foam Grades
We have a wide selection of Chip Foam for you to choose from all with unique characteristics and properties.
Choose From Our Chip Foam Grades
| Grade Ref. | Colour | Density kg/m | lbs. | Block Size | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4lb Chip Foam | Natural / Green | 60 | 4lb | 206 x 150 x 85 | Acoustic insulation packaging. Upholstery padding & packaging. |
| 5lb Chip Foam | Yellow | 80 | 5lb | 206 x 150 x 77 | Gymnastic mats. Contract seating. Upholstery padding & packaging. |
| 6lb Chip Foam | Orange | 95 | 6lb | 206 x 150 x 65 | Gymnastic mats. Contract seating. Upholstery padding & packaging. |
| 9lb Chip Foam | Natural | 140 | 9lb | 206 x 150 x 43 | Gymnastic mats. Contract seating. Upholstery padding & packaging. |
| 10lb Chip Foam | Blue | 160 | 10lb | 206 x 150 x 38 | Gymnastic mats. Contract seating. Upholstery padding & packaging. |
Contact GB Foam About Chip Foam
We’re ready when you are – please phone or email us today and see how we can help you with your chip foam requirements. Tel: 01494 441177 or Email: sales@gbfoam.com
Memory Foam Grades
We have a wide selection of Memory Foam for you to choose from all with unique characteristics and properties.
Choose From Our Memory Foam Grades
| Grade Ref. | Colour | Density kg/m | Hardness | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBV40 | Cream | 38-42 | 38-52 | Ideally suitable for pillows. |
| GBV50 | White | 48-52 | 46-64 | Combi mattresses, bedding toppers, pillows and compression rolled or unrolled medical mattresses |
| GBV60S | Yellow | 57-62 | 42-58 | Combi mattresses, bedding toppers, pillows and compression rolled or unrolled medical mattresses |
| GBV60H | Pink | 57-62 | 115-155 | Wheelchair seats and contract furniture |
| GBV75 | Turquoise | 69-75 | 55-75 | Combi mattresses, bedding toppers and compression rolled or unrolled medical mattresses |
Contact GB Foam About Memory Foam
We’re ready when you are – please phone or email us today and see how we can help you with your memory foam requirements. Tel: 01494 441177 or Email: sales@gbfoam.com
Who We’ve Worked With
We’ve worked with many influential companies over the years, all of whom have sought expert knowledge and high-quality foam products at affordable prices. We’re proud to say that these clients all found and received what they needed working with us. Take a look for yourself and see the brands that have benefited from our expertise. For a full list of our clients, make sure to visit our clients page.
About High Density Foam
It’s common to believe that high density foam is automatically firmer foam. These two factors often get confused. Whilst it is true that high density foam generally exhibits a firmer feel, low density foam also can. In fact, when we measure the density of foam, we’re looking for a better indication of the foams overall weight.
Being heavier, high density foam tends to be more hard wearing and long lasting than foam with a lower density. This is because high density foam consists of more compressed material.
Calculating Density
To determine whether a foam is high density foam or not, we can use a simple calculation. By dividing the weight of the foam by its width x height x length we can determine how dense a certain grade of foam is. We express the density of foam by the weight per cubic foot.
What is ILD?
How firm a certain grade of foam is doesn’t directly correlate between whether you’re working with high density foam or low. When it comes to comfort, some people prefer different levels of firmness.
In order to gauge how firm a certain type of foam is, we can conduct an ILD test. ILD stands for Indentation Load Deflection. By applying certain levels of pressure to a piece of foam, we can gauge how firm it is depending on the way it compresses. A less firm foam will compress with lesser amounts of pressure applied whereas a firmer foam will respond in the opposite manner.
What Is High Density Foam Used For?
High density foam has a wide array of uses. It provides exceptional levels of support and is also noted to last longer than foams with a lower density. The foam is often used in seating for this very purpose. However, it’s not just seating that high density foam is suitable for. In fact, a large majority of the foam we work with has a high density.
Buying Your High Density Foam
As an independent foam converter of more than 40 years, we are able to provide you with a professional and reliable foam cutting service. We can cut high density foam to practically any size or shape.
No matter what you require it for, we are able to help. We also have a wide range of foam grades to choose from, meaning you’ll be able to get the perfect grade for the job. If you’re unsure about which grade of foam would be best suited to your application, feel free to contact us.
A member of our team will be happy to assist you in selecting the very best high density foam to suit your intended application.
What is High Density Foam? A Guide to Foam Density
High density foam is used for a variety of different applications. It helps to provide support in seating and is often found used as a base layer in memory foam mattresses. Compared to foam types with a lower density, high density foam is known for its sturdiness and longevity.
It is common to believe that high density foam is inherently firm. This, however, is not the case. High density foam can range from a firm feel to a soft feel. In fact, the density of foam is determined through its weight per cubic foot. The more compact the cell structure of a foam grade, the higher the density of it.
High Density Foam – Determining Foam Density
To calculate the density of a piece of foam you must divide the weight of a piece by what the length, width, and height multiplies to. The calculation would look like this – Weight ÷ Width x Height x Length = Density.
The density is determined by weighing one cubic foot (12” x 12” x 12”) of the foam grade and performing the previously mentioned calculation.
To be considered high density foam, the foam must weigh more than 6 pounds per cubic foot. High density foam is generally considered to last longer than foam with a low density. That is why it is often used within good quality pieces of furniture. The higher the density, the heavier the foam will be. Foam with a high density will be more difficult to move around than low density foam but should prove to last longer because of the greater amount of compressed material.
Buy High Density Foam
If you would like to purchase high density foam, please contact a member of our team. A large majority of the foam we work with is high density foam and we can convert it to a shape of your choosing. Our factory is fully equipped with advanced foam cutting machinery allowing us to create a wide range of different foam products.
Why Choose GB Foam?
High density foam can be used to create high-quality seat pads and for various other applications. We supply foam on a daily basis and have provided services to some of the world’s biggest brands. With more than 40 years of service to the industry, you can rest assured that your order is in capable hands with GB Foam.
All our foam products are strictly manufactured to ISO 9001 quality control specifications. What’s more, our foam (unless otherwise stated) exceeds UK Fire Safety regulations. We endeavour to source only the very best foam materials from the world’s most trusted manufacturers. We assure quality in our services and offer a 5-year guarantee against faults in manufacturing.
GB Foam is also considered to be the fastest supplier of foam online in the UK. In many situations, we can get your foam order to you as quick as the very next working day. If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please get in touch! Call 01494 441177, email sales@gbfoam.com or fill out the contact form here on our website.
Upholstery Foam
We stock a wide range of upholstery foam grades. Whether you’re restoring old furniture or creating a bespoke seating area for a client, we can provide you with the best upholstery foam to suit the job. A large number of our clients are professional upholsterers and we have provided the furniture industry with high-quality upholstery foam since we began trading back in 1976. Whether you require custom cut foam cushions for your project or rolls of upholstery foam sheets, we can help you.
Trade Accounts for Upholstery Foam Supplies
Depending on your trade, you may qualify to open a trade account with GB Foam. This will allow you to easily get the upholstery foam you need at discounted rates. If you would like to know more about opening a trade account to purchase upholstery foam from us, please contact a member of our team. We will be happy to discuss the benefits of opening a trade account and can advise on the best upholstery foam to suit your projects.
Where Our Upholstery Foam Has Been Used
We’ve supplied upholstery foam to many well-known brands, including a variety of notable furniture manufacturers. Furniture manufacturers such as Parker Knoll, Ercol, G-Plan and more have trusted in our professionalism and the quality of our upholstery foam.
Our upholstery foam has also been used in the TV and Film industry on occasion! Fun fact – the upholstery foam used in Captain Kirk’s chair for the 2009 Star Trek movie was supplied by us. Another famous chairs which we’ve supplied upholstery foam for is the Big Brother diary room chair.
We also supply a large amout of upholstery foam to the marine sector. Some of our clients in the marine sector which you may have heard of before include P&O Ferries, Sunseeker, Royal Carribean and Fairline Yachts.