foam padding

Spongy protective layer

Foam padding is a soft, cushioning material made from aerated plastic or rubber, used to protect, comfort, or fill space.

It appears in furniture, packaging, athletic gear, and protective equipment.

The cellular structure absorbs impact and conforms to pressure: The helmet's foam padding needs replacing after a hard hit.

Related

anti-fatigue mat · shock absorption · knee pads · durability · flexibility · shoulder pads · resilience · bubble wrap · protection · acoustic panels · thermal insulation · comfort · lightweight · compressibility · pad · camping pad · headrest · sponge

Categories
Opposites
material rigidity

foam paddinghard shell

Rigid outer protective layer

solid wood · steel · concrete · hardboard · plywood

protective approach

foam paddinghard shell

Rigid outer protective layer

armor plating · direct exposure

protective function

foam paddingunpadded

Without protective stuffing

uncushioned · raw edge · direct exposure

Family

foam, padding

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G