MYTH
Floral Foam is
carcinogenic.
FACT
OASIS® Floral Foam is safe and not considered a health or physical hazard based on GHS classification.
MYTH
OASIS® Floral Foam
is toxic.
FACT
OASIS® Floral Foam is safe and not considered a health or physical hazard based on GHS classification.
MYTH
You need to wear gloves when using OASIS® Floral Foam.
FACT
OASIS® Floral Foam is not considered a skin irritant, therefore no gloves are needed. Of course, if wearing gloves is your thing, then go for it.
MYTH
OASIS® Floral Foam is dangerous.
FACT
Floral foam is an article, which is generally defined as a manufactured item that does not release or result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use.
MYTH
OASIS® Floral Foam impacts the air in your shop.
FACT
Storage or use of OASIS® Floral Foam does not require additional ventilation in your shop.
MYTH
Smithers-Oasis lies about degradable foam.
FACT
Smithers-Oasis bases its information on scientific studies and official classifications.
MYTH
Floral Foam doesn’t
degrade.
FACT
Many don’t but OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife does!
MYTH
Floral Foam isn’t
sustainable.
FACT
Actually, OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife* is a more sustainable option over other classic floral foams.
MYTH
OASIS® Floral Foam is bad for the environment.
FACT
Calling all earth-lovers! OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife* is a great option for those seeking a better-for-the-environment foam.
MYTH
Floral Foam has been banned.
FACT
Absolutely not! Designers continue to trust in floral foam to help them make floral design dreams come true! Looking for a more sustainable option?
*This product degrades by 75% within 1 year in anaerobic environment (ASTM D5511).
MYTH
Foam needs to float imprint up.
FACT
Imprint up, or imprint down, OASIS® Floral Foam will saturate either way.
MYTH
You must “foam in” the
entire container.
FACT
No way! Not every inch of your container needs to be filled with foam. Use varying stem lengths to avoid cutting that extra piece. Make sure water reaches your stems though!
MYTH
Foam is too hard to
design with.
FACT
Using foam is easy when you know the basics. You can boost your foam skills with our SKILLS SERIES.
MYTH
Designing in floral foam takes too long.
FACT
With floral foam you can design days ahead of events, saving you critical time when you need it most.
MYTH
Foam is expensive.
FACT
Did you know when you use OASIS® Midnight Floral Foam the savings in stems can actually cover the cost of the foam?
MYTH
Floral Foam is bad if it turns brown.
FACT
When foam is exposed to UV light the color could change. No worries through, the foam is still effective.
MYTH
Floral Foam is
all the same.
FACT
Not all floral foam is created equal. Foam is more science than art, which we have been perfecting since 1954. Our high-quality foam passes rigorous testing before making it to your arrangement.
MYTH
Some flowers can’t be used in floral foam.
FACT
OASIS® Floral Foam is formulated to maximize flower life for all flowers. So go ahead, flower until your hearts content.
MYTH
OASIS® Floral Foam doesn’t hold much water.
FACT
Each brick of OASIS® Floral Foam can hold about two quarts of water.
MYTH
Floral Foam texture is inconsistent.
FACT
Our middle name should have been reliable, because that’s what you get with OASIS® Floral Foam. Our foam undergoes over 10 different quality checks before heading out the door.
SOCIAL MEDIA
If you would like to help dispel the myths of floral foam then feel free to start with these social media posts. Copy and paste the text below, make it your own, and let your followers know the truth about foam. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
KNOWFOAM TALKING POINTS
Need help having conversations regarding floral foam? Use these resources to share facts and the truth.
OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife
degrades by 75% within
1 year
in an anaerobic
environment
(ASTM D5511).
OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife
is a more sustainable
option
over other classic
floral foams.
Floral Foam has
NOT been banned!
Floral Foam is safe and
not
considered a health or
physical
hazard based on
GHS classification.
