Mattresses : It is often used as an upper comfort layer in innerspring mattresses.
Furniture : Flexible polyurethane foam is most commonly used as a cushioning material in upholstered furniture. Some are functional; others are aesthetic.
Automotive interiors : The walls and ceiling (not just the insulation) in the USA, are built out of polyurethane foam.
Carpet underlay and packaging
Soft flexible foam toys : It serves as a filling and quilting material.
Footwear : It is used because of its lightness and high resistance. It also provides a cushioning effect with thermal insulation and slip resistance.
Textiles, fiber, and apparel : A thin film of polyurethane foam finish is added to a polyester weave to create polyurethane laminate (PUL), which is used for its waterproof and windproof properties in outerwear, and shower curtains. Polyurethane is used in some cutting-edge swimsuits to provide buoyancy for competitive swimmers.
Kitchen and bathroom products : Polyurethane foam is used in making sponges for kitchen and bathroom cleaning.
Automobiles : Flexible and semi-flexible polyurethane foams are used for interior components such as in seats, armrests, headrests, roof liners, dashboards and instrument panels.