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3 Reasons PE Foam Is Perfect For Pool Noodles

October 24, 2024

Top-notch pool noodles from Alcot Plastics Ltd. in Guelph, Ontario

Polyethylene foam is a magical material with miraculous qualities. Its versatility is one of the greatest qualities making it the world’s most popular polymer. PE foam is used to manufacture everything from pipe insulation and packaging materials to backer rods and screening splines. They are also used as padding in race cars. However, manufacturing pool noodles is one of the best applications of PE foam. Also known as water woggles, these foam noodles are found in swimming pools worldwide. Alcot Plastics Ltd. manufactures top-notch PE foam noodles. Read this blog until the end to learn three reasons PE foam is perfect for pool noodles.

Here’s Why PE FOam is Perfect For Pool Noodles

Buoyancy

The pool noodle is a swimming aid that helps beginners learn to swim quickly and more easily. Holding onto a foam noodle helps people stay afloat. It means buoyancy is a feature the material used to make water woggles must possess. Polyethylene foam boasts excellent buoyancy. It floats effortlessly while helping those holding onto it also stay afloat.

Resistance To Water

If the material used to manufacture pool noodles isn’t water/moisture resistant, it is bound to have a very short life. PE foam’s closed-cell structure makes it highly water resistant. The interconnected bubbles of PE foam are tightly sealed, thus preventing the passage of water. Water woggles made of top-quality polyethylene foam stay intact for many years.

Flexibility & Lightweight

PE foam is incredibly flexible, making it easy to handle. Pool noodles cannot be rigid as swimming requires a certain level of flexibility. The high flexibility of polyethylene foam noodles ensures they do not tear due to long-term usage. PE foam is also lightweight, making it easy to handle inside and outside the pool.

Conclusion

Alcot Plastics Ltd. is a trusted manufacturer of PE foam pool noodles. We manufacture our products in Guelph, Ontario, and ship them across North America. Call 519 767 2899 to place an order or get a free quote.