eFoam Supporting Small Businesses

Despite the challenges 2020 threw our way, one thing it showed is that we should all support small, local and independent businesses, and that bigger organisations should do what they can to help. We saw a huge outpouring of community spirit, with many coming together to shop locally and buy from smaller traders, which got us at eFoam thinking about how we could best support these businesses.

With plenty on their plate, small businesses don't want to worry about having the right materials to hand to fulfil customer orders. We're proud to have supported many small businesses with countless custom orders, and to use our platform to showcase the fantastic work of the craft traders we supply, many examples of which are on our eFoam Instagram page.

Supporting small traders

One of our customers, Danielle, makes craft toy boxes with a foam-topped seating element, and another, Karen, owner of Itzokazbo, uses many types of foam cut to size for her handmade products, from personalised cushions to supportive seating for toy trucks. For many small traders, especially those creating delicate items, bespoke packaging is top of the agenda. By sending us a template or talking through requirements with an adviser, they can use our cut-to-size capabilities for high-quality, cost-effective custom foam packaging inserts. We're also often asked for foam parts to precise specifications, used in custom seating and personalised floor cushions.

How we help keep costs down

Small traders often ask us which foam is most suitable for their project, and the most cost-effective way to order to keep costs down. Many of the small businesses we work with use our bags of foam offcuts for packaging and for stuffing craft items such as soft toys and decorative ornaments. With our cut-to-size capabilities we can support requests big and small to exact specifications, and with our longstanding experience we can recommend the right foam for each use. We're experts in supplying foam to large and international corporations as well as smaller businesses and individual hobbyists, and we pride ourselves on delivering our best quality and support to all, whatever the order size. Our guide to acoustic foam for small businesses has more.

For support with your own foam orders and enquiries, please contact one of our friendly advisers.