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Close-up of dark gray convoluted foam with egg-crate texture, commonly used for protective packaging and cushioning sensitive equipment.
From the Foam Glossary
The foam industry has quite a few terms that only those “in the know” will really know about, but we want to share the knowledge with you! O...
Gymnasium wall with vertical foam padding beneath a basketball hoop, designed for player safety and impact protection during sports activities.
Foam’s Favorite Applications
Foam is all around us. Whether it’s in your car or on your bed, there’s a good chance that where your butt is planted has some foam cushioni...
Foam sheets in various thicknesses
The 3 Most Versatile Types of Foam
Foam is everywhere—your mattress, your car, your favorite gadgets—but not all foam is created equal. Whether you need cushioning, insulation...
Black custom-cut foam inserts arranged in a grid, designed for protective packaging or industrial product organization.
We Can Work With You On Packing Solutions
Sterling’s packaging solutions, known as “kitting”, can outfit you and your business with custom-cut foam inserts for any sort of package. N...
Stacked rigid foam insulation panels in various colors and textures, used for construction and thermal protection applications.
The Rainbow of Foam
You may have seen on some of our social media posts that our foam comes in all shapes and sizes, but did you know we have multiple different...
Boats surrounding an oil spill in open water with a bright orange containment berm deployed, helping to control and clean up the environmental hazard.
How Berms are Helping to Clean Up Oil Spills
In the wake of an oil spill, one of the most important things to do is to clean it up as quickly as possible. This can be a difficult task, ...

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