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All foam firmness levels

Firmness level 2? Firmness level 3? Or rather H4? We explain the different options based on their areas of use. Simple, clear, and still professional. Whether as a backrest, pure seat cushion, seat and sleeping combination, or even as a mattress – with us you’ll find the right firmness level for your project!

Gel foam H1

The H1 GEL foam firmness level is perfect as a foam topper for existing mattresses or cushions. The wonderful GEL foam transforms a firm but well-supporting mattress or modular mattress into an entirely new comfort oasis. The H1 GEL foam is suitable only in combination with a quality mattress or cushion creation.

Recommended thicknesses (all body weights):
Topper or overlay: 4 cm - 8 cm

  •     Ideal for extending an existing mattress or modular mattress
  •      100% Premium GEL foam RG 50kg/m³
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Gel foam H1

Mattress - H2 soft

The foam in firmness level H2 Soft is particularly well-suited as a full foam sleeping mattress. Made from pure HR cold foam with a density of 40 kg/m³ and a lower compression hardness (30 kPa-36 kPa), this foam is perfect for allowing you to sink gently and smoothly into the mattress. Thanks to its high density, the foam retains its shape and provides good support under localized pressure.

Recommended thicknesses (65 kg - 85 kg body weight):
Sleeping mattress: 8 cm - 12 cm

Recommended thicknesses (85 kg - 105 kg body weight):
Sleeping mattress: 12 cm - 16 cm

  •     Ideal for use as a sleeping mattress
  •     Shape-retaining and durable  
  •     High density & low compression hardness  
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Mattress - H2 soft

Mattress H3 firm

The foam in firmness level H3 Firm is particularly well-suited as a firm full foam sleeping mattress. Made from pure HR cold foam with a density of 40 kg/m³ and a higher compression hardness (37 kPa-45 kPa), this foam is ideal if you prefer to sleep on a firm mattress. Thanks to the high density combined with the higher compression hardness, the foam retains its shape very well and provides excellent support under localized pressure.

Recommended thicknesses (65 kg - 85 kg body weight):
Sleeping mattress: 6 cm - 10 cm

Recommended thicknesses (85 kg - 105 kg body weight):
Sleeping mattress: 10 cm - 14 cm

  •     Ideal for use as a firm sleeping mattress
  •     Shape-retaining and durable  
  •     High density & low compression hardness  
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Mattress H3 firm

Vanmade® Original in H4 Firm

The titan among firmness levels - firmness level H4 gives your thin mattress maximum support. Made from pure cold foam with a density of 50 kg/m³ and a compression hardness of 60 kPa, this firmness level is suitable exclusively for very low mattresses. Whether for a low mattress in a pop-up roof or roof tent - firmness level H4 Firm is the ultimate titan.

Recommended thicknesses (65 kg - 85 kg body weight):
Sleeping mattress: 4 cm - 6 cm

Recommended thicknesses (85 kg - 105 kg body weight):
Sleeping mattress: 6 cm - 10 cm

Recommended thicknesses (from 105 kg body weight):
Sleeping mattress: 8 cm - 14 cm

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Seatpad medium firm / Sit and sleeping cushions

Our bestseller! The Medium Firm cushion firmness level gives you flexibility for a wide range of projects. Made from Natural Hybrid cold foam (NY) with a density of 40 kg/m³ and a compression hardness of 36 kPa, this firmness level is particularly suitable for seat & sleeping combinations. Softer for sitting and slightly firmer for sleeping.
With an upholstery cover, the Medium Firm cushion firmness level is especially ideal for cushion heights of 6 cm - 10 cm. 

Recommended thicknesses (65 kg - 85 kg body weight):
Seating: 10 cm - 14 cm
Seating and sleeping: 8 cm - 10 cm

Recommended thicknesses (85 kg - 105 kg body weight):
Seating: 12 cm - 16 cm
Seating and sleeping: 10 cm - 12 cm

  •     Seat & sleep combination
  •     For medium-firm cushions
  •     High density & optimal compression hardness
  •     Natural Hybrid foam with natural components
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Seatpad medium firm / Sit and sleeping cushions

Seatpad firm

The Firm cushion firmness level offers you versatile design possibilities for your camper project. Made from Natural Hybrid cold foam with a density of 40 kg/m³ and a compression hardness of 48 kPa, the Firm cushion firmness level is ideal if you want a seatpad or a seating set. In addition, the Firm cushion firmness level is perfect for higher body weight categories.

Recommended thicknesses (65 kg - 85 kg body weight):
Seatpad: 4 cm - 8 cm

Recommended thicknesses (85 kg - 105 kg body weight):
Seatpad: 8 cm - 16 cm

  •     Ideal for seatpads or seating sets
  •     High density & optimal seat compression hardness
  •     Natural Hybrid foam with natural components
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Seatpad firm

Seatpad hard

The Extra Firm cushion firmness level offers maximum firmness, especially for people with a bit more weight on the hips. Made from cold foam with a density of 50 kg/m³ and a compression hardness of 60 kPa, the Extra Firm cushion firmness level is ideal if you want a seatpad or seating set with maximum firmness.

Recommended thicknesses (65 kg - 85 kg body weight):
Seatpad: 4 cm - 6 cm

Recommended thicknesses (85 kg - 105 kg body weight):
Seatpad: 8 cm - 16 cm

  •     Ideal for firm seatpads or seating sets
  •     Very high density & compression hardness
  •     Cold foam with high breathability
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Seatpad hard

Backrest

For backrest cushions, cold foam RG 40 kg/m³ with a compression hardness of 30 kPa is perfectly suitable. To make the backrest feel comfortable, a low compression hardness is ideal here.

Recommended thicknesses (all body weights):
Backrest cushion: 3 cm - 6 cm

  •     Ideal for soft backrest cushions
  •     High density & low compression hardness
  •     Cold foam with high breathability
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Backrest

Still have questions? Find your answers here!

Not quite sure yet how to perfectly configure your Vanmade® foams? Here you’ll find quick answers to the most common questions.

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As the name suggests, cold foam is foamed cold and allows you to sink in gently with high point elasticity. Natural hybrid foam, which is foamed using heat, has a slightly firmer structure that provides more support. Both foams are highly breathable and completely dimensionally stable.
For curves or radii, feel free to send us a drawing with the corresponding dimensions to support@vanmade.de. We will then create a precisely fitted, custom quote for you. Here you can find the drawing templates.
Compression hardness describes how much pressure (in kPa) is needed to compress the foam to a certain percentage of its height – the higher the value, the firmer and more supportive it is.
Density (e.g. 40 kg/m³) describes the density and durability of the foam, while hardness or compression hardness (e.g. 30 kPa) refers to how firm it feels.
A firm upholstery cover generally makes the seat or bed feel slightly harder than a flexible mattress cover. A mattress is always slightly softer than upholstery (with padding) of the same height and firmness.
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