I went to Wal Mart and purchased a polyfil product called nufoam. It is very easy to cut to size and absorbs well. Im just wondering if anyone else has seen it or tried it.
Nu Foam?
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First thing you want to know (well I'd want to know) is what is it made of? and perhaps it it been treated with fireproofing chemicals?
its poly fiberfill.....its not treated with chemicals that I can tell, and as far as I can tell, it does not burn.
Is that the compressed, layered poly-fil cushion material? I saw that at Walmart, too. It was interesting, because it had directional layers, which could be good for wicking properties. But it looks a bit unweldy to cut up for tiny carts and I figured once it was cut up and stuffed in the cart, it would be pretty much the same as poly-fil, so I didn't buy it.
Since you have some, pay attention to the layer direction when you put it in the cart. Have the layers run lengthwise (pointing from the mouth end to the atty) or it'll block the flow. Let us know how it works for you!
Kent, it's poly-fil that has been layered and compressed, rather than loose fluff.
Since you have some, pay attention to the layer direction when you put it in the cart. Have the layers run lengthwise (pointing from the mouth end to the atty) or it'll block the flow. Let us know how it works for you!
Kent, it's poly-fil that has been layered and compressed, rather than loose fluff.
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Interesting - you can get it in 1" thickness. That could be handled easier...
This link gives more info, too:
Fairfield: home decorator, home dec, decorative pillows, pillow cushions, foam inserts, foam, batting, baby bumper pads
The thinner sheets are available at Hancock fabrics:
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Packaged-Nu-Foam_stcVVcatId540083VVviewcat.htm
This link gives more info, too:
Fairfield: home decorator, home dec, decorative pillows, pillow cushions, foam inserts, foam, batting, baby bumper pads
The thinner sheets are available at Hancock fabrics:
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Packaged-Nu-Foam_stcVVcatId540083VVviewcat.htm
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i've tried it although what i bought was about 3/8' thick. I cut a3/4" piece fold it and stuff it into the cart with tweezers in the fold into the cart
You want to be sure not to stuff it too tight. Being too tight will reduce the capacity and wicking will suffer as well.
Do a forum search. A member posted about this exact product a little while ago. Even wrote the manufacturer!
BTW- I like it : )
BTW- I like it : )
Thanks kristin. I know that some of the polyfil was 'fireproofed' and it is always a consideration. I really like the blue foam or the white foam blocks because of the texture of the surface - it's as if the 'ends' were 'cauterized' or something and makes them much less likely to catch the bridge mesh, etc. I have yet to have a foam plug pull out when removing a cart and with the vent straw mod I don't have to take out the foam to refill. I'm eventually changing all mine over - did another tonight on a oem filler in a 'two piece' 901 cart on a 510 that liked being on the bridge more than the cart well ;-)
This stuff might be good and the striations could help wicking. I'm still a believer in gravity over wicking but will give the 'candle or lantern wick effect' some credence, but only because of the heat, not from a direct 'dipping' - that waym no PET material 'absorbs' like that. imho
It's funny because I think I got my plug and straw (vent) idea from misunderstanding yours. lol.
Thanks for the pic of the product. so far I'v only filled one cart with it, but it is easy to cut and it works well. Thanks Posters!
Yeah, I think the PTB, ZFM or blue foam are better than poly-fil, but some people just like the poly-fil, so this could be an option for them that works better.
It's the Zero Filler Mod. They used a part of the silicone cart cap to make a plug with a hole in the middle. Check it out on the Cart Mods forum!
I've been trying polyfil for a few nights but the stuff I have is very wispy and feathery. I would like to get the stuff pictured above. Doing forum search now. 
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