Springless Furniture, Polyurethane Foam, Polymer Springs

BASF's Micro-Springs technology eliminates need for metal springs in furniture

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WYANDOTTE, Mich., -- April 05, 2004 -- BASF's Micro-Springs technology eliminates need for metal springs in furniture.

The new foam enables the construction of a one-piece, drop-in unit that consists of millions of tiny polymer springs that deliver the same performance in comfort, feel and durability as furniture made with conventional eight-way, hand-tie large metal spring systems. The difference is that Micro-Spring foam technology could cost as much as 35 percent less than current traditional furniture components.

North Carolina Foam Industries (NCFI), Mount Airy, N.C., will commercially launch Micro-Springs polyurethane foam units in furniture lines this year.

Flexible polyurethane foam is commonly used in furniture for cushion, back and arm pad construction because of its superior comfort and economic value. Micro-Springs foam technology is based on BASF's Pluralux(TM) chemistry, which delivers superior physical properties such as resilience, support and durability. Pluralux foam has applications in high quality cushion constructions as a cost-effective replacement for latex foams.

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Source: BASF

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