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Foam density labels can be so misleading on big orders.
I recently took on a large sofa project and ordered foam based on the supplier's labels. When it arrived, the cushions felt much softer than advertised. This set me back a whole day while I waited for replacements. Now I always test a sample piece before committing to a full order. It's a simple step that saves so much trouble.
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bennett.jana8mo ago
Tell me about it... my last order felt like pudding, so now I always get samples first.
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karen7308mo ago
How do you test the foam samples to check if they're right, or is it just a feel thing? Like @nancyhernandez said, labels are pretty much useless now. It's annoying when suppliers don't follow their own numbers. Have you ever gotten a good sample but then the full order was off? What do you do then, just send it all back?
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carr.lee4mo ago
Totally been there with the sample vs. full order bait and switch. Had a supplier send me a perfect sample of memory foam last year, firm but still plush, then the full shipment came in and it was like sleeping on a stale marshmallow. I just refused delivery at the dock and made them take the whole pallet back, cost me a week of lost time but better than being stuck with garbage.
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nancyhernandez8mo ago
Yeah it's like how food packages say "family size" but are barely enough for two people. I've learned not to trust labels at face value for lots of stuff now. You really gotta check for yourself or you end up with weak foam or an empty chip bag.
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