closed-cell
adjective
: consisting of numerous small sealed cavities usually filled with air
closed-cell foam
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The board’s cold-resistant, closed-cell foam padding beneath the baseplate also offers unreal shock absorption.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
The closed-cell tongue blocks rain and debris, while the rubber anti-collision toe and waterproof sealing provide excellent protection on the trail.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
And 2 inches of closed-cell foam on the inside combined with a puncture and tear-resistant liner keeps drinks and food cold for up to 24 hours, all with no leaks.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
The closed-cell foam design resembles an egg crate and is extremely durable.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
It’s made with 2 inches of closed-cell foam insulation and a tear-resistant exterior liner.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023
Because they’re made from closed-cell foam, the covers don’t absorb moisture.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Some bags are designed with closed-cell foam to provide multiple days of ice retention, but these products can be a bit dense and heavy.
—Hannah Singleton, SELF, 9 Aug. 2023
The problem with this extra-thick, 1.5-inch, closed-cell mat is that, while relatively light, cheap, and indestructible, the foam is hard and spikey.
—WIRED, 18 June 2023
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
The closed-cell tongue blocks rain and debris, while the rubber anti-collision toe and waterproof sealing provide excellent protection on the trail.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
And 2 inches of closed-cell foam on the inside combined with a puncture and tear-resistant liner keeps drinks and food cold for up to 24 hours, all with no leaks.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
The closed-cell foam design resembles an egg crate and is extremely durable.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
It’s made with 2 inches of closed-cell foam insulation and a tear-resistant exterior liner.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023
Because they’re made from closed-cell foam, the covers don’t absorb moisture.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Some bags are designed with closed-cell foam to provide multiple days of ice retention, but these products can be a bit dense and heavy.
—Hannah Singleton, SELF, 9 Aug. 2023
The problem with this extra-thick, 1.5-inch, closed-cell mat is that, while relatively light, cheap, and indestructible, the foam is hard and spikey.
—WIRED, 18 June 2023
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“Closed-cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closed-cell. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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