Densified and re-expanded polyurethane foam and a method for preparing same.

摘要

Polyurethane foams having a specified glass transition temperature are densified for transportation or other purposes by heating the foam to a temperature above its Tg, compressing the heated foam, and then cooling the compressed foam to a temperature below its Tg. The cooled foam remains in a densified state until re-heated to a temperature above its Tg, whereupon it re-expands to assume its original dimensions.