{"id":977,"date":"2026-01-19T14:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/?page_id=977"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:37:50","slug":"particle-foam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Particle Foam Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; section_bg_padding=&#8221;section-bg&#8211;no-padding&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774436835894{margin-bottom: -35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]\n    <div class=\"video-element video-element--local video-element--no-radius\">\n        <div class=\"video-element__container\">\n            <video class=\"video-element__video\" autoplay muted loop controls playsinline>\n                <source src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-video.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                Ihr Browser unterst\u00fctzt das Video-Tag nicht.\n            <\/video>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; section_bg_position=&#8221;section-bg&#8211;top-center&#8221; bg-padding=&#8221;section-bg&#8211;no-padding&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773330204967{background-image: url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hintergrund-dummy.png?id=127) !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Particle Foam Association<\/h1>\n<p>Particle foams hold enormous, yet largely untapped potential for a wide range of industries. They have the ability to fundamentally transform sustainable design and innovation. But their value remains largely unknown\u2014and we want to change that.<\/p>\n<p>We bring together expertise from science, engineering, and real-world applications, connect experts across industries and national borders, and make the potential of particle foams visible.<\/p>\n<p>This demonstrates how the smallest particles can make a big impact and help shape the world of tomorrow.[\/vc_column_text]    \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--small\"><\/div>\n    \n    [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;]    \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--tiny\"><\/div>\n    \n    [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"subheadline\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The World of Particle Foams <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Small Particles, Maximum Power<\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Temperature<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">resistant, extremely lightweight, mouldable and durable. Particle foams combine properties that make them particularly attractive for countless applications. Discover how versatile these materials are and why they enable new solutions in an increasing number of industries.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]        <div class=\"image-hotspots\">\n            <div class=\"image-hotspots__bg\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-partikelschaeume-exponate-cut.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-hotspots__img\">\n                \n                <div class=\"image-hotspots__layer\">\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--1\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 1\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPS is the most widely used particle foam in the world. This closed-cell foam consists of approximately 98% air, is extremely lightweight, and offers excellent insulation and protective properties\u2014making it perfect for packaging and construction applications.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--2\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 2\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPP (Expanded Polypropylene)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPP is a lightweight yet highly durable cellular foam. The material is elastic, energy-absorbing, and dimensionally stable, and can withstand repeated stress. EPP is frequently used for components subject to impact in automotive manufacturing, packaging, and technical applications.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--3\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 3\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPE (Expanded Polyethylene)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPE is a lightweight, flexible, and shock-absorbing cellular foam. The material remains elastic even at low temperatures and offers reliable impact resistance. It is primarily used for protective packaging and custom-fit shipping solutions.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--4\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 4\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">ETPU (Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">ETPU is a highly elastic and durable open-cell foam. The material effectively absorbs shocks while simultaneously returning energy. Typical applications include sports products, shoe soles, and components subjected to dynamic loads.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--5\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 5\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPLA (Expanded Polylactide)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPLA is a bio-based particle foam made from renewable raw materials such as cornstarch or sugarcane. The material is industrially biodegradable and offers a sustainable alternative to traditional foams. It can be easily processed using standard molding techniques.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--7\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 7\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPS\/PE\u2014Hybrid Foam (Expanded Polystyrene and Polyethylene)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPS\/PE hybrid foam combines the rigidity and insulating properties of EPS with the elasticity and abrasion resistance of PE. The result is a lightweight, dimensionally stable, and shock-absorbing particle foam. It is suitable for rugged protective packaging and technical applications.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--8\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 8\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">ETPE (Expanded Thermoplastic Elastomers)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">ETPE is an elastic particle foam based on thermoplastic elastomers. The material combines rubber-like flexibility with high resilience and dynamic energy absorption. It is used in applications where comfort, elasticity, and durability are required.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--9\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 9\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EmPPE (Expanded m\u2011polyphenylene ether)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EmPPE is a high-performance particle foam with excellent heat resistance and thermal insulation properties. The material is very lightweight, flame-retardant, and chemically resistant. It is frequently used in electronics and high-temperature applications.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--10\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 10\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPET (Expanded Polyethylene Terephthalate)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPET is a high-performance particle foam with excellent heat resistance and structural stability. The material combines low weight with reliable insulation properties. Typical applications include lightweight engineering, as well as the mobility and energy sectors.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--11\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 11\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPA (Expanded Polyamide)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPA is a high-performance polyamide-based cellular foam with high stiffness and compressive strength. The material retains its shape even under high temperatures and mechanical stress. It is particularly suitable for demanding technical applications in lightweight construction.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__point image-hotspots__point--12\">\n                            <button class=\"image-hotspots__btn\" aria-label=\"Info zu Objekt 12\" type=\"button\" >\n                                <span class=\"image-hotspots__btn-icon\">+<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <div class=\"image-hotspots__info\">\n                                                                    <h4 class=\"image-hotspots__info-title\">EPHBH (Expanded biobased PHBH-Particle Foam)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"image-hotspots__info-text\">EPHBH is a bio-based particle foam produced through microbial fermentation. The material is biodegradable and offers a particularly eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based foams.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <div class=\"btn--align-center\"><a class=\"btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/en\/particle-foams\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Go to Particle Foams\">Go to Particle Foams<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"subheadline\">Application Areas<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-US\">Endless Ideas, Major Impact<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Particle foams are used in a wide variety of sectors and applications. They simplify lightweight construction, enhance the durability of products, improve insulation and simultaneously offer flexible design possibilities.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]  <a class=\"btn-default\" href=\"\/en\/application-areas\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"All Applications\">All Applications<\/a>    \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--medium\"><\/div>\n    \n    [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]    \n      <!-- Slider main container -->\n      <div class=\"swiper swiper--base swiper--pb\"  data-slidesPerView=\"four-colum\">\n        <!-- Additional required wrapper -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\" >\n          <!-- Slides -->\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                  \n            <div class='teaser-card'>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__image\">\n                    <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/automotive-und-leichtbau\/\" target=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-automotive-leichtbau.jpg\" class=\"teaser-card__image__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-automotive-leichtbau.jpg 923w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-automotive-leichtbau-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-automotive-leichtbau-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-automotive-leichtbau-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__content\">\n                    <div class='teaser-card__content__text' data-mh=\"teaser-card__content__text\">\n                        <h4><span lang=\"EN-US\">Automotive and Lightweight Construction<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Lightweight, energy<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">absorbing particle foam materials make vehicles safer and more comfortable. As lightweight components, they combine stability, efficiency and driving comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class='teaser-card__content__button'>\n                        <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/automotive-und-leichtbau\/\" target=\"\" class=\"btn\">Learn more<\/a>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                  \n            <div class='teaser-card'>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__image\">\n                    <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/heizung-isolierung-und-lueftung\/\" target=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-heizung-isolierung-lueftung.jpg\" class=\"teaser-card__image__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-heizung-isolierung-lueftung.jpg 923w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-heizung-isolierung-lueftung-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-heizung-isolierung-lueftung-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-heizung-isolierung-lueftung-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__content\">\n                    <div class='teaser-card__content__text' data-mh=\"teaser-card__content__text\">\n                        <h4><span lang=\"EN-US\">Heating, Insulation, and Ventilation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Particle foams contribute to efficient thermal management and noise reduction. They support long<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">lasting, reliable heating and ventilation systems and help save energy in a targeted manner.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class='teaser-card__content__button'>\n                        <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/heizung-isolierung-und-lueftung\/\" target=\"\" class=\"btn\">Learn more<\/a>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                  \n            <div class='teaser-card'>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__image\">\n                    <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/logistik-und-verpackung\/\" target=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-logistik-verpackung.jpg\" class=\"teaser-card__image__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-logistik-verpackung.jpg 923w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-logistik-verpackung-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-logistik-verpackung-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-logistik-verpackung-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__content\">\n                    <div class='teaser-card__content__text' data-mh=\"teaser-card__content__text\">\n                        <h4><span lang=\"EN-US\">Logistics and Packaging<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Particle foam applications protect sensitive goods during transportion and storage. Their reusability makes an important contribution to sustainable packaging solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class='teaser-card__content__button'>\n                        <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/logistik-und-verpackung\/\" target=\"\" class=\"btn\">Learn more<\/a>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                  \n            <div class='teaser-card'>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__image\">\n                    <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/medizintechnik\/\" target=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-medizintechnik.jpg\" class=\"teaser-card__image__img\" alt=\"Medizintechnik\" srcset=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-medizintechnik.jpg 923w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-medizintechnik-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-medizintechnik-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-medizintechnik-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__content\">\n                    <div class='teaser-card__content__text' data-mh=\"teaser-card__content__text\">\n                        <h4><span lang=\"EN-US\">Medical Technology<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Temperature stability and protection of sensitive products are essential in clinics, laboratories and transport. Particle foam solutions are used precisely here to ensure safety and functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class='teaser-card__content__button'>\n                        <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/medizintechnik\/\" target=\"\" class=\"btn\">Learn more<\/a>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                  \n            <div class='teaser-card'>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__image\">\n                    <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/moebel-und-design\/\" target=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-moebel-design.jpg\" class=\"teaser-card__image__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-moebel-design.jpg 923w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-moebel-design-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-moebel-design-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-moebel-design-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__content\">\n                    <div class='teaser-card__content__text' data-mh=\"teaser-card__content__text\">\n                        <h4><span lang=\"EN-US\">Furniture and Design<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Particle foams open creative possibilities in furniture and design objects. Being lightweight, stable, and durable, they enable functional and visually appealing furniture and design objects.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class='teaser-card__content__button'>\n                        <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/moebel-und-design\/\" target=\"\" class=\"btn\">Learn more<\/a>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                  \n            <div class='teaser-card'>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__image\">\n                    <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/sport-spielwaren-und-freizeit\/\" target=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-spielwaren-sport-freizeit.jpg\" class=\"teaser-card__image__img\" alt=\"Particle Foam Association Einsatzgebiete Spielwaren Sport Freizeit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-spielwaren-sport-freizeit.jpg 923w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-spielwaren-sport-freizeit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-spielwaren-sport-freizeit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-einsatzgebiete-spielwaren-sport-freizeit-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a>                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"teaser-card__content\">\n                    <div class='teaser-card__content__text' data-mh=\"teaser-card__content__text\">\n                        <h4><span lang=\"EN-US\">Sports, Toys, and Leisure<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Shock<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2011<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">absorbing, lightweight and durable\u2013particle foams are used to make toys, sports or leisure products safe and versatile.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class='teaser-card__content__button'>\n                        <a href=\"\/einsatzgebiete\/sport-spielwaren-und-freizeit\/\" target=\"\" class=\"btn\">Learn more<\/a>                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                          <!-- If we need scrollbar -->\n          <div class=\"swiper-scrollbar\"><\/div>\n               \n               <\/div>\n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;95&#8243; width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772700385748{margin-top: -1px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1318&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772700363725{margin-top: -1px !important;margin-right: -1px !important;margin-bottom: -1px !important;margin-left: -1px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770741725508{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771488386828{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"subheadline\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">For Our Environment <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-US\">Sustainable by Design<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Particle foams combine performance with resource efficiency. They are lightweight, durable, and energy efficient in production, making them an important contributor to sustainable products and a functioning circular economy.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]  <a class=\"btn-default\" href=\"\/en\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Find out more about sustainability\">Find out more about sustainability<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]\n    <div class=\"video-element video-element--local video-element--no-radius\">\n        <div class=\"video-element__container\">\n            <video class=\"video-element__video\" autoplay muted loop controls playsinline>\n                <source src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pfa-particle-foam-association-parallax-nachhaltigkeit-1920x780-ai.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                Ihr Browser unterst\u00fctzt das Video-Tag nicht.\n            <\/video>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--small\"><\/div>\n    \n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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We bring together expertise from research, industry and practical applications, and promote exchange across materials, processes and applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Our strength lies in the diversity of our members and their perspectives. Through international collaboration, open knowledge exchange and responsible action, we develop sustainable solutions.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]  <a class=\"btn-default\" href=\"\/en\/the-association\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Get to know the Particle Foam Association\">Get to know the Particle Foam Association<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;equal-height&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1333&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1334&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1335&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]    \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--small spacer--hide-mobile\"><\/div>\n    \n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section section_bg_padding=&#8221;section-bg&#8211;no-padding&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"subheadline\">News<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-US\">Foam in Focus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span lang=\"EN-US\">Current developments, exciting projects and news from the world of particle foams\u2014our news section gathers information from research, industry and our network. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-AU\">Here you\u2019ll find trends, events and key initiatives.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]    \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--tiny\"><\/div>\n    \n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]        <div class=\"blogteaser columns-grid-3\">\n\n                                            <div class=\"blogteaser__item\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/news\/epp-forum-becomes-particle-foam-association\/\" title=\"EPP Forum Becomes Particle Foam Association\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epp-forum-wird-pfa-particle-foam-association-blog-header.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Aus dem EPP-Forum wird die Particle Foam Association (PFA)\" title=\"epp-forum-wird-pfa-particle-foam-association-blog-header\" srcset=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epp-forum-wird-pfa-particle-foam-association-blog-header.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epp-forum-wird-pfa-particle-foam-association-blog-header-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epp-forum-wird-pfa-particle-foam-association-blog-header-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/epp-forum-wird-pfa-particle-foam-association-blog-header-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>                        <\/a>\n                                        <div class='blogteaser__content'>\n                        <div class='blogteaser__date'>13. November 2025<\/a><\/div>\n                        <div class='blogteaser__headline'>\n                            EPP Forum Becomes Particle Foam Association                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/news\/epp-forum-becomes-particle-foam-association\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Read moreEPP Forum Becomes Particle Foam Association\" class=\"btn-link\">Read more<\/a>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--tiny\"><\/div>\n    \n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]  <div class=\"btn--align-center\"><a class=\"btn-default btn--large\" href=\"\/en\/news\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"See all news\">See all news<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]    \n    <div class=\"spacer spacer--small\"><\/div>\n    \n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax_animation=&#8221;yes&#8221; section_bg_position=&#8221;section-bg&#8211;top-left&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;239&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"subheadline\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Questions? <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN-US\">We\u2019re Here for You<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n  <div class=\"overflow-bg overflow-bg--right overflow-bg--color-gray overflow-bg--column-2\">\n    <div class=\"overflow-bg__col-1\">\n      <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p>Particle Foam Association e. 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