That next pair of sneakers or even that new cell phone case may be made from recycled foam from someone's old mattress thanks ...

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Originally designed by NASA for aircraft cushions, memory foam is made mostly from a type of plastic called polyurethane — as are most foams. But what makes memory foam “remember” the shape ...

Gaskets are used to prevent fluid or gas leaks by providing a barrier between two mating surfaces. The gasket must be able to maintain a seal under pressure and temperature changes. A number of ...

Exterior caulk is designed to seal seams in windows ... acrylic, silicone, polyurethane, and butyl rubber exterior caulk.

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Latex, hybrid, innerspring, and memory foam are the most common types of mattresses and each will appeal to different people.

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It’s important to note that some conventional mattresses use materials like polyurethane ... with the foam,” suggests Dr. Silverman. Made from synthetic material or rubber trees and plants ...