A EROFOAM
expectations and deliver an unmatched
level of seating comfort.
In the early stages of the process, once
the initial comfort criteria and branding
options are established, Aerofoam’s design
team is put into motion and begins the
formulation before creating the initial
prototype sample cushion and cover.
Multiple iterations of the cushion are
then presented to the airline, representing
varying degrees of comfort until a final
selection is made. During this final stage
of development of the cushions, the dress
cover pattern makers work behind the
scenes, developing the custom upholstery
patterns.
Another part of what makes Aerofoam
an effective choice for upholstery covers is
the company’s state-of-the art lamination
process. Aerofoam has invested heavily in
adapting the proven automotive trend of
laminated upholstery to the commercial
aviation market. This initiative included
developing a specific series of lamination
foams with modified tensile and tearstrength
properties, which enable the
team to create a customised soft-touch
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Aerofoam
recently installed a
Pathfinder cutting
system for synthetic
feel for seat covers. This investment in
technology and materials has allowed
Aerofoam to offer robust wrinkle-free
covers, with options of a majority of the
certified upholstery materials available
on the market today, from leather to
synthetics. A unique dry-lamination
process not only produces tailored-looking
upholstery covers, but as a bonus also
minimises VOCs and provides a more
environmentally friendly option to airlines
interested in increasing their sustainability
efforts, while creating a healthier cabin
environment.
As Aerofoam has been in the interiors
business for over 30 years, its staff have
an intimate knowledge of every major
5. LAMINATION FOAMS ENABLE
A SOFT-TOUCH FEEL
6. WRINKLE-FREE DRESS COVERS,
7. MULTI-FOAM CUSHION CUTAWAY
seating OEM and have experience working
on cabin classes ranging from baseline
economy to first-class suites. Due to this
experience, Aerofoam’s design team is able
to work with any platform, guaranteeing
an unsurpassed level of comfort, and
reductions in both cost and weight. Being
up to date on seating trends, comfort
science and advanced fabrication methods,
allows the Aerofoam team to introduce
refreshing changes to the sometimes
stagnant aviation market.
With the new BFE approach to cushion
and covers, airlines now have complete
control over their passenger experience
offering. The age of YouTube and social
media is allowing the public to come
forward and offer their opinions for the
entire world to see. Previously, cushions
and covers were an afterthought that
passengers would just have to live with.
Today, airlines are fighting this inertia and
introducing increasingly attractive cabin
designs. It surely makes sense to include
the most comfortable cushion and cover
system on the market.
Any airline or design agency looking to
increase their in-cabin experience, while
reducing weight, bolstering sustainability,
and meeting cost-reduction initiatives,
should work with Aerofoam.
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