Clean Foam Recycling & Resource Recovery | Giving foam a second life and reducing waste.
At Foamco, we believe foam offcuts shouldn't automatically be viewed as waste.
Through our manufacturing and conversion operations, we generate clean polyurethane foam offcuts that can be collected, sorted, processed and redirected into a range of secondary applications.
From crumbed foam and rebonded underlay to acoustic products, packaging and emerging composite materials, we're continually looking for new ways to turn foam offcuts into useful resources.
Our goal is simple: reduce waste, create value and find better uses for foam beyond its first application.
Crumbed Foam
Clean polyurethane foam offcuts can be processed into crumb or shredded foam, creating a versatile material suitable for a variety of secondary applications.
-
Lightweight and malliable comfort for pillows, pet beds, traditional bean bags.
-
crumbed foam can be used in cushioning, filling, packaging, protective products and as a feedstock for rebonded foam products.
-
Foamco can work with customers and recycling partners requiring ongoing volumes of foam crumb or material suitable for further processing.
Rebonded Foam & Flooring Underlay
One of the most established recycling pathways for flexible polyurethane foam is rebonding.
Foam offcuts are shredded into smaller particles before being bonded and compressed together to create a durable, high-density material.
-
We partner with national foam re-bonding plants who work with multiple manufacturers across flooring and building sectors.
-
In Sports, we use re-bonded foam for impact absorption, gym and exercise mats, protective padding
-
Also heavily used in packaging and acoustic products.
Acoustic Apllications
Its open-cell structure and ability to be manufactured at different densities and thicknesses can make PU and re-bonded foam suitable for absorbing and controlling sound.
-
Acoustic wall and ceiling panels
-
HVAC, automotive and transport applications
-
Industrial noise-control products
Building & Construction Suitability
Recycled foam also has potential across a range of building and construction applications where cushioning, isolation, compression or acoustic performance is required.
-
Acoustic insulation / Vibration isolation pads
-
Machinery and HVAC isolation
-
Compressible joint fillers
-
Flooring systems / Impact absorption layers
-
Protective padding
-
Construction packaging and protection
Clean Foam Recycling & Resource Recovery | Giving foam a second life and reducing waste.
Applications across commercial construction
Acoustic separation between sole-occupancy units (Class 2 to 9)
Plant-room and lift-shaft sound isolation
Hospitality fit-outs (hotels, restaurants, function venues)
Multi-residential developments
Commercial office acoustic treatment
Public buildings, schools, universities and healthcare facilities
Trusted by Australia’s leading bedding brands
Foamco has supplied Australia’s leading mattress brands for more than 30 years. Our three-state manufacturing footprint, technical foam expertise and OEM-friendly engagement model make us the supply partner that supports brand growth.
Frequently asked questions
Start with the complete assembly and the required performance, not a generic foam grade. Define where the foam will sit, what it must do, the relevant metric, dimensions, thickness, tolerances, environmental exposure and installation method. Foamco can then discuss candidate materials. The project team should assess current evidence for the exact product and assembly before accepting it for the intended building application
No. NCC compliance applies to the proposed building solution and its intended use, not to a product name in isolation. The NCC requires suitable evidence showing how a material, product, form of construction or design satisfies the relevant Performance Requirement or Deemed-to-Satisfy Provision. Request evidence for the exact foam and assembly, then have the appropriate project practitioner or authority assess it within the project’s compliance pathway.
Request a current report or certificate that identifies the exact foam grade and tested configuration. It should state the test method and edition, specimen details, thickness, density, facings or coverings, results, classification, limitations, date, issuing laboratory and relevant accreditation scope. A result for a different product or assembly should not be assumed to apply. The project team must also confirm which NCC provisions and evidence pathway are relevant.
Request data that matches the intended acoustic function and the complete tested assembly. Sound absorption, airborne sound insulation, impact sound and vibration isolation are different design tasks, so one result should not be substituted for another. Provide Foamco with the project metric, construction build-up, dimensions and installation conditions. An acoustic consultant should confirm whether the supplied test data and proposed arrangement are suitable for the project design.
Yes, it can be considered where its properties suit the application, but suitability is not automatic. Foamco’s live page identifies potential uses including vibration-isolation pads, compressible joint fillers, impact-absorption layers, protective padding, construction packaging and acoustic applications. Confirm the exact material, dimensions, loading, durability, moisture and fire conditions, supporting evidence and installation method before specifying or purchasing it for a project.
Include the application, drawings or assembly details, required dimensions and tolerances, performance criteria, nominated standards and evidence, expected quantities, project locations, delivery program and approval process. Also identify environmental exposure, interfaces with other materials and any sample or testing requirements. Ask Foamco to record product references, assumptions, exclusions and available documentation in its response so technical and commercial reviewers can compare proposals on consistent terms.
Contact us today
Connect with us and find out why it's what inside that matters.