Why do we use Prestige Fabricators “Bio Comfort” foam in our cushions?

Foam products by Prestige Fabricators are an excellent choice for foam cushion inserts. All foam manufactured by Prestige Fabricators is marketed under the trademarked name of “Bio Comfort”. "Bio Comfort" foam is made utilizing soy based chemicals which does not affect food stock supplies and helps reduce the dependence on petroleum based chemicals used in normal foam manufacturing. So by purchasing cushions made with "Bio Comfort" you are helping to save our environment in the comfort of you own home.

Prestige Fabricators also believes in taking steps toward a cleaner environment. Another step in this process is the use of filtration beds in our manufacturing process which helps contribute to a friendly green environment.

"Bio Comfort" products are certified for use in all foam applications in accordance with the following codes.

• Technical Bulletin 117, Section A, Part I and Section D, Part II, State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs
• U.F.A.C. Approved

In addition "Bio Comfort" products have been independently laboratory tested and certified to meet standards for content, emission and durability also known as CertiPUR-US. CertiPUR-US is a voluntary testing, analysis and certification program developed by the global flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) industry.

CertiPUR-US approved foam are:

• Low emission VOC's for indoor air quality
• Made without ozone depleters
• Made without PBDE's
• Made without mercury, lead or heavy metals
• Made without formaldehyde
• Made without phthalates

Foam Density
All of the "Bio Comfort" foam that is used will be a 1.75-1.85 density. Density is a key flexible polyurethane foam specification. It is an important indicator of foam performance with regard to comfort, support and durability. It is also an indicator of the relative economics of the foam. Foam density is not weight. It's actually a measurement of mass per unit volume for a cubic foot of foam.

Foam Firmness
All of the "Bio Comfort" foam that is used is a 21-29 lb firmness or IFD depending on thickness. The higher the number the firmer the foam will feel. In upholstered furniture, foam firmness is described using a standard measurement value called IFD - Indentation Force Deflection. An IFD number represents the pounds of force required to indent a foam sample by a specified percentage of its original thickness. Specially designed equipment is required to measure IFD. In most cases, a 50 sq. in. round indentor plate is attached to a vertical piston-like cylinder having a precisely calibrated stroke. Following the standard procedures detailed in ASTM D3574, firmness is measured on foam samples having a square surface area of at least 15" x 15". Surface firmness is measured at 25 percent sample indentation -IFD. As an example, using a 4" thick sample, the 25 percent IFD reading would be made while the foam is indented to 3" height under the piston foot plate, 25 percent deflection of the sample height.