Art House Mark Ham

Most conventional foams operate just like a sponge, absorbing and holding water. This is a major drawback in situations where the comfort of foam is wanted in damp or marine environments. Water held within a conventional foam form, like custom outdoor cushions, can cause the material to rot, mold and mildew, essentially ruining the product. Luckily, a special type of foam exists that is designed exclusively for marine or outdoor uses: fast dying foam.

Also known as dryfast foam, this product is the perfect material for a custom boat mattress or patio cushions. Made with incredibly large pores, dryfast has an almost wiry appearance that you can see right into. Conventional foams feature cells fractions of that size that you can barely identify unless looking very closely. This wide-open cellular structure allows water to pass and drain through the form, rather than be retained like traditional materials. The ability of water to drain through the foam means air also can easily pass through the foam, quickly drying the material, giving you a durable and water resistant cushioning material, especially when covered in a breathable covering fabric.

Dryfast foam is also treated to be antimicrobial, a very important factor for things like a boat mattress that may get wet but doesn’t have the ability to dry like outdoor products do. Even aiming a fan at a dampened dryfast foam cushion can help dry it out.

Despite the massive cells, quick-drying foam is durable and supportive, so your boat cushions or seating pads won’t wear out under you. If you have comfort needs in damp environments, quick-drying foam is just what you want.