Monthly Archives: March 2024

F.C. Hancox is a family run business who have been supplying foam and upholstery sundries to retail, trade and the furniture industry since 1960.   Fred Hancox started his upholstery business in 1960 and as his business grew, in 1971, he set up a shop in Bournemouth. He was later joined by his son Richard. The company’s...

It’s difficult to imagine a world without foam. With many types of foam and an infinite number of applications, it is likely there is foam in every home. Most of the foam in domestic situations is in furnishings and beds and is subject to constant usage and for this reason, they can need cleaning. Cleaning foam in the home is not too...

Pallet cushions can be easily made using any of several types of foam available from F.C. Hancox. Pallets are used for the latest in chic recycling, creating unique furnishings for the home, garden or business. In this article, we investigate pallets, how you might use them and how to create beautiful foam-filled soft furnishings to give the...

It was the news we’ve all been waiting for, an end to the Covid pandemic restrictions and the reopening of the hospitality industry. It’s a cautious approach and for a while our favourite hotels, pubs, and restaurants will only be able to serve us outside, but that’s a great start. Last summer and autumn, savvy businesses devised clever...