


Soundproofing Foam: Key Materials and Applications
When it comes to managing noise, soundproofing foam is one of the most effective materials available. Whether you’re looking to reduce machinery noise in a manufacturing facility, improve acoustics in a recording studio, or minimize sound in healthcare settings,...
Innovative Foam Solutions for the Medical Industry
How can foam solutions enhance patient care? And what makes foam a top choice for medical device components? Foam materials provide essential comfort, support, and functionality across various healthcare settings. From enhancing medical procedures to optimizing...
Cross-Linked Foam: Versatile Solutions for Multiple Industries
Looking for a foam material that excels in demanding applications? Known for its versatility, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) foam offers exceptional insulation, durability, and flexibility in multiple industries. As a cross-linked polyethylene foam (PE)...
Everything to Know About PORON Foam & Custom Cutting
If you’re looking for a high-performance material for cushioning, sealing, or impact protection, PORON foam is an ideal choice. PORON’s known for its durability and flexibility, which makes it a preferred choice for a wide range of demanding applications and...
Ensuring Safety in Medical Foam Products
Ensuring the safety and durability of medical foam products is crucial in healthcare, where patient care and safety are top priorities. Are you wondering how to choose the best medical foam for your needs? Or perhaps you’re concerned about the safety and...
Precision Foam Skiving
Cutting thick or large foam blocks into uniform sheets can be a challenge. Foam skiving transforms standard slabs of polyurethane foam (PU) into custom layers of precise thickness in a quick, standardized process. Not sure whether Merryweather Foam’s skiving machining...
Custom Foam Supplies For the Medical Industry
Merryweather Foam has been an industry leader for over 75 years, and we’re proud to support healthcare workers in their critical care. See how our top-quality foam fabrication capabilities, extensive knowledge of foam materials, and in-house medical packaging services...
Merryweather Foam Refreshes ISO 9001:2008 Certification at Two Facilities
Barberton, OH June 10th, 2015 Merryweather Foam, Inc. Merryweather Foam, one of the premier foam fabricators in the United States, has just refreshed ISO 9001:2008 status for their Sylacauga, Alabama & Anthony, New Mexico locations. This represents a major...
Our Story: How We Began
A Humble Neighborhood The Merryweather Foam story began in a humble neighborhood. At the time Lloyd, Raymond and Gerald Merryweather lived next door to an engineer from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company who was working on the launch their new “Air Foam” product....
Glossary of Foam Related Terms
Our Engineering & Sales team has developed a helpful Glossary of Foam Related Terms to assist you in the selection and development process of your next project. DOWNLOAD: Glossary of Foam Related Terms (PDF) "A" Attenuation: The reduction of the intensity of a...
Lower your shipping costs with custom-cut XLPE foam for dunnage
Almost every manufactured product gets shipped, and shipping costs money. Minimizing shipping costs is a priority for most businesses. That means using all the space in the truck for product, loading it to it’s maximum weight, and ensuring nothing gets damaged in...
The ViaBuff: A Skincare Exfoliation Product Made with Polyurethane Foam
Exfoliation isn’t a short term fad–it’s crucial to maintain healthy looking skin. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and debris that lurks on the outer layers of skin, and which can potentially clogged pores if left alone. Even better, exfoliation...
Adhesive Lamination Helps Make Your Product a Success Multiple materials can be combined through lamination, creating a composite material with unique performance attributes to suit nearly any application. Whether you need tensile strength, cushioning, adhesion, fire...

What Can Flatbed Die Cutting Do For You?
Cutting complex shapes out of sheet with a knife or scissors isn’t easy, especially when you want them all to look the same. That’s probably why some brilliant pastry chef invented the cookie cutter. Flatbed die cutting is the industrial version. It’s a cost-effective...
Thick Material? No Problem! We can cut with Pressurized Water
Cutting soft materials like foam is hard. Try pushing in the blade of a knife and the material compresses. The thicker and softer the foam is, the more it deflects. The only way is to use the point of the knife: once the surface is pierced the blade can go through....
The Importance of Lean Manufacturing
Corporate waste isn’t just a poor business move; it’s a betrayal of loyal customers. Every piece of the production process that does not contribute to the final product means delays and high prices for patrons. Merryweather is committed to minimizing these costs and...
Understanding What the Vertical Contour Cutting Machine Can Do
It’s difficult to cut curved profiles in foam and get smooth edges. Reciprocating tools tend to tear and leave unsightly steps while methods like water jet and die cutting have limitations with thick materials. In these situations it makes sense to use a vertical...
Open or Closed Cell Foam: How to Choose
When you are choosing the type of foam for your project, you will need to consider several properties. In addition to deciding the foam material, pore size and the density, you may also have to decide whether open cell or closed cell foam is better. Both Open Cell...
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