Flexible foam is a type of polymer foam, which can be broadly classified under thermosets and thermoplastics. It is used in cushioning for a broad range of applications, including furniture, bedding, transportation, and packaging.The global flexible foams market is segmented based on type, application, and geography. Based on the application, the market is further segmented into furniture and bedding, transportation, packaging, and others, including consumer goods,electronics, construction, footwear, paint rollers, and medical applications. Based on geography, the market is further segmented into APAC, North America, Europe, and ROW. Based on type market is segmented into polyurethane, polyethylene,polypropylene, and others, including polyvinyl chloride foams, polystyrene foams,

and polyolefin foams.

Swings are one of the standard equipment among playground equipment. They are available in multiple designs, including tire, arch post, single post, and heavy-duty.They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are made from materials like metal,wood, plastic, and steel.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global children's outdoor swing market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size,we have considered the revenue generated through the sales of different types of children's outdoor swings.

A super swamper is an off-the-road (OTR) tire typically used in extremely muddy terrain, and hence requires deeper, wider treads for better grip and traction. These tires have an aggressive tread design. These tires have giant lugs and deep voids along with reinforced sidewalls that remain durable with time and use.Usually, super swamper tires find use in rock crawling and in mud terrains, thus impelling the use of reinforced sidewalls. Super swamper tires can come in either radial or bias ply, with the best traction achieved through a low air-pressure bias ply combination.

Intelligent tire technology consists of a feedback microchip which sends data about the road, weather, tire pressure, tire tread wear, and a host of other parameters to the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU). This data enables the ECU to automatically refine the vehicle’s longitudinal and lateral control algorithms to deliver an enhanced driving performance.The intelligent tire technology improves the overall performance of a car. This includes reducing the stopping distances when the anti-lock braking system (ABS)

kicks in. It also provides greater stability due to a more informed electronic stability control (ESC) system.

Viscoelastic foam was invented by NASA in 1966 and is commonly known as memory foam. This type of foam is made of petroleum-based polyurethane and other chemicals and is now being used in mattresses, pillows, and other bedding products. Memory foam mattresses relieve pressure points and reduce back pain and soreness. They are effective in preventing certain sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.The report considers the present scenario of the memory foam mattress market in US and its strategic assessment for the period 2017–2022. It includes a detailed study of growth drivers, trends, and restraints. It also includes the leading vendors in the market and other key vendors.The study considers retail sales of memory foam mattress and the overall mattress market to arrive at the market size. Further, it provides an insight of the wholesale shipment of the overall mattress and memory foam mattress in the US market.

The report considers the present scenario of the global agricultural tractor tires market and its strategic assessment for the period 2017–2022. It also includes a detailed study of market drivers, trends, and restraints. The report also profiles the leading four vendors in the market.

Plastic processing machinery is used to create plastic products using pellets, granules, and powdered forms of raw materials such as resin and crude oil. Industrial plastic processing machinery includes machines such as IMMs, extruders, BMMs, hollow molders, 3D plastic printers, and thermal forming machines. Plastic processing machinery finds applications in industries such as packaging, consumer goods, and construction.

Polystyrene (PS) foam was initially used as a rubber replacement and as a coating to protect metal, wood, and other similar materials. However, with the invention of polyurethane (PU), the scope of application of polymer foam extended to the furniture and automotive industries. The invention of injection molding, twin screw foam, and other extrusion techniques led to a further increase in the spectrum of applications in which it can be used.

Wood plastic composites (WPCs) consist of natural fibers and additives compounded with a polymer matrix. These composites are manufactured using either wood and plastic wastes or recyclates, or plastic materials and virgin wood.When compared with conventional wood, WPCs offer functional benefits such as high durability, increased chemical and moisture resistance, and anti-warp feature. In

addition, WPCs lack knots and splits that are likely to be found in hardwood, which further enhances its aesthetic appeal. Bugs and termites are primary causes for replacement of hardwood products. WPCs do not rot as they are resistant to these insects and fungi. WPCs are widely used for both structural and non-structural applications. Prototyping is one of the novel applications that is focused on WPCs.The growth in the housing and construction sector is fueling the demand for WPCs,and these composites are being increasingly used in interior decorations, doors and window profiles and outdoor construction applications such as decking and boardwalks. Growing concerns regarding the use of virgin wood owing to the impact on the environment have compelled users to seek alternative materials such as composites. This factor is fostering the WPCs' market growth.The low preference for recyclates used in WPCs is a major challenge to the market growth. Some buyers prefer WPCs manufactured using virgin materials due to the concerns about performance, durability, and quality of recyclates used in products.

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