Eco-Friendly NBR Foam Solutions for Modern Applications

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Eco-Friendly NBR Foam Solutions for Modern Applications
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Winboss Industrial Co., Ltd. has been a pioneer in the NBR/PVC foam industry in Taiwan for over three decades, delivering high-performance soft foam products worldwide. In response to the increasing demand for sustainable materials, Winboss developed GAIA® Foam—a PVC-free, lightweight, and comfortable foam solution.

About GAIA® Foam
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GAIA® Foam was born from a collaboration with renowned outdoor brands seeking eco-friendly alternatives. Named after Gaia, the goddess of the Earth, this foam embodies Winboss’s commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. GAIA® Foam is designed to minimize environmental impact while maintaining the performance standards required by global industries.

Typical Physical Properties and Characteristics
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Property	Units	Test Method	NOH-01	NOH-030	NOH-68	NOH-810S	NOH-825S	NOH-825H
Standard Sheet Size	in/cm		54" x 84" / 137 x 213	54" x 84" / 142 x 213	48" x 72" / 121 x 182	42" x 63" / 106 x 160	34" x 52" / 86 x 132	34" x 52" / 86 x 132
Max. Gauge	in/cm		1-1/4" / 32	1-1/4" / 32	1/4" / 6	0.9 / 23	0.875 / 22	0.875 / 22
Colors (other colors available)			Light Green	Green	Green	Light Blue	Navy	Navy
Density (P.C.F)	lb/ft³ / g/cm³		2.5~3.5 / 0.040~0.056	2.8~3.4 / 0.045~0.055	7.5~10.0 / 0.12~0.16	7.49~9.36 / 0.12~0.15	13.70~17.50 / 0.22~0.28	12.50~16.20 / 0.20~0.26
Compression Deflection (25%)	lb/in² (PSI) / kg/cm²	ASTM D1056	1.5~3.0 / 0.11~0.21	1.5~3.0 / 0.11~0.21	2.0~4.5 / 0.14~0.32	16~20 / 1.12~1.41	22~32 / 1.55~2.25	40~60 / 3.87~4.57
Compression Set (50%)	% Max	ASTM D1056	25~35%	25~35%	25~40%	10%	10%	10%
Water Absorption (Vacuum Method)	Wt% Max	ASTM D1056	5%	5%	5%	2%	2%	2%
Heat Aging (7 Days @ 158°F) Lineal Shrinkage	% Max	ASTM C548	5	5	5	5	5	5
Tensile Strength	lb/in² / kg/cm²	ASTM D412	30 / 2.1	42.7 / 3.5	57 / 4	213.7 / 15	285 / 20	356.2 / 25
Elongation	% Min	ASTM D412	150	250	250	250	250	250
Thermal Conductivity 75°F (24°C)	W/m.K [BTU.in/hr.sqft°F]	ASTM C177	0.0375 / 0.26	0.0343 / 0.238