look what we did!Innovations From Polyurethane Manufacturers

ISPA Expo

We can’t sleep – we’re too excited about the ISPA Expo this week! The International Sleep Products Association Expo is where the mattress geniuses of the world get together to exchange ideas and innovations surrounding an immensely important subject: sleep. We all get it, we all need it, we all love it. Did you know that when you curl up under your covers and count sheep, you’re likely experiencing the relaxing comfort of polyurethane?

Many mattresses are made with polyurethane foam, not only because it’s a cozy material to catch some ZZs on, but because polyurethane is also incredibly...

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Polyurethane in Santa’s Workshop

Students make wooden toys for charity and apply polyurethane onto wooden reindeer:

Students in Dallas hand crafted wooden reindeers and toys for charity last month. Guess what also had a role in the good deed? Polyurethane!

These ambitious and generous students beautifully finished their hand crafted wooden toys by brushing on a coat of polyurethane. A polyurethane top coat helps protect the wood from every day wear and tear so children can have hours of fun playing with their favorite toys for years to come.

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Festival of Sleep Day

Getting a good night’s rest is just what the doctor ordered.  Tackle this brand new year feeling re-charged with polyurethane! 

Polyurethane foam in mattresses can deliver the support we need every single night. It helps keep your neck and back aligned to help prevent sore muscles and stiff necks.

Choose polyurethane not only for a better night’s sleep, but also for a better next day.

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Getting a Good Night’s Rest with Polyurethane

When it comes to a good night’s rest, not only do we need soft and cozy sheets, but we also need a durable, comfortable and supportive mattress.

Polyurethane helps us get a good night’s rest so we can wake up refreshed the next morning.

Polyurethane foam makes mattresses more soft and durable. Polyurethane can also help keep mattresses at the ideal level of firmness while sleepers toss and turn. 

Grab your bedsheets and cover up!

Check out Dow’s latest infographic for “Dow Comfort Science for a Better Night Rest”! 

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Cook Something Bold Day

Spice it up!

While you’re being bold and having fun in the kitchen, things can get a little messy.

Luckily, many kitchen cabinets and surfaces are coated with a polyurethane finish that helps them look bright, shiny and new – even after the boldest of cooking.

Polyurethane also helps keep leftovers fresh. Polyurethane foam is used to insulate many refrigerators – help to keep our spicy food cool and fresh.

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Make Your Bed with Polyurethane

Today is an unofficial holiday parents love to celebrate. Happy National Make Your Bed Day! While polyurethane cannot make your bed for you, it can help you get a good night’s rest, so you wake up refreshed the next morning. Polyurethane foam makes mattresses more soft and durable. Polyurethane can also help keep mattresses at the ideal level of firmness while sleepers toss and turn.  About 30% of the entire North American polyurethane market consists of flexible polyurethane foam.

Grab your bedsheets and cover up that nice soft mattress of yours! Over time, your mattress will thank you...

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Tupelo Furniture Show

From August 20-23, Tupelo Furniture Market located in Tupelo, Mississippi, will host its fall furniture exhibition. With more than 2 million sq. ft. of exhibit space, hundreds of furniture and mattress manufactures, importers, and suppliers will make the trip to Tupelo to showcase their stylish and comfortable products.

Polyurethane is found in a number of top coats for wooden furniture.  Polyurethane foam can be found in furniture cushions, mattresses and pillows for its breathable, impression resistant qualities. From coffee tables to upholstery and mattresses, versatile polyurethane will be present in Tupelo around every corner.

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Pillow Fights and Polyurethane!

Slumber parties. The highlight of kid’s summer nights — where it seems they do just about everything but actually sleep! As parents drop off their children with sleeping bags and pillows in hand, polyurethane is there to make sure those midnight lights-out moments are comfortable and supportive. 

Polyurethane foam is used in many of today’s mattresses and pillows.  It’s the hidden gem that makes them supportive, comfortable, and long-lasting.  Polyurethane foam is a breathable material; keeping kids cool and relaxed. Polyurethane foam is also found in many sleeping bags.  Thanks to incredible polyurethane, catching zzz’s can now be...

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Video Game Day

To all the gamers out there, behold:  a fully functioning Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) coffee table controller. Like other coffee tables, it is coated with a polyurethane anti-scratch coating, which makes the table not only incredible, but durable as well!

Polyurethane may not be able to help you beat level 10; however, it can help you be more comfortable while doing it. Like many various pieces of furniture, polyurethane foam can be found in different video game chairs providing you much cushion and comfort that should last for years. So whether you’re throwing bananas at your opponents or...

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