• Polypropylene Foam Wrap ( Microfoam®)

    Updated 4/11/10 PAB

    Alternate names
    None reported

    Characteristics
    This material is similar to polyethylene (Ethafoam), but it is slightly less dense and has a higher gloss. A recycled product is available. It is chemically inert and non-abrasive. Thicker versions are comprised of thinner layers of the material that are held together with little heat welded dots

    Forms/Sizes
    It comes in thin rolls 1/8 to ½ inch thick.

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    Applications
    Commonly used to wrap furniture or large items with complex forms.
    Held in place with packing tape or more recently with stretchwrap.
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