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TB603
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California flammability standard introduced in Jan 2005
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"active" flame protection
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using chemicals to treat textiles to reduce flammability
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"passive" flame protection
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using barrier systems to protect flammable components from fire
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16 CFR 1632
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Existing US mattress flammability standard - tests for cigarette fires using a minimum of 18 cigarrettes
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Foam Density
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measured in lbs
1.8lb is the bare minimum; generally see things in the 4lb range |
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Foam ILD
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refers to the firmness of a piece of foam
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Indentation Load Deflection
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ILD Ranges
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ILD's of 10-24 are considered soft, 25-32 are medium, 33-40 are firm, and 41+ are considered extra firm. The comfort range for most people is 25-35
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Pincore
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Another word for Latex
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Latex blending
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Most Latex sold is a blend of natural (30%) and synthetic (70%) components.
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Foam Resilience
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This measures the foam's springiness by determining the percent rebound of a steel ball dropped from a height of 36". The term "H.R" foam refers to a highly resilient foam that will give a very high "ball rebound" reading.
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ILD Measurement
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The 25% ILD rating is the number of pounds required to achieve a 25% compression of a 4" thick foam using a 50 square inch indentation
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