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Industrial Foam Packaging – Everything You Need To Know
Industrial foam packaging is a type of protective packaging that has transformed how products are transported and stored. It uses foam mater...
Hands pressing down on a white memory foam pillow, showcasing its softness and pressure-relieving support.
Density, Weight, and Firmness (of foam)
When we talk about foam, we often talk about a few different characteristics to look out for in different kinds of foam. A few key terms to ...
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9 Ways to be More Sustainable
We’re all about being sustainable here at Sterling, but there are lots of different ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle that don’t just invol...
Modern living room with natural wood flooring, a beige sectional sofa, and a minimalist coffee table, showcasing a cozy and stylish home interior.
Foam in The Home
Foam has a lot more uses than just our custom packing products! A lot of the items around you will have some form of foam in it, from your p...
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...

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