Which bead
White, pink or virgin?
White mixed crush is EPS regrind. Pink mixed crush is EPP regrind. Small round white beads are virgin. Most beanbags take regrind; virgin is for when the cover deserves it or the job needs a uniform bead.
EPS regrind
R150
White, 8–12 mm mixed
EPP regrind
R150
Pink, 8–12 mm mixed
Virgin bead
R400
White, 4–6 mm round
Start from the job
Lounge beanbag, daily use
Less static, holds its shape longer. EPS is fine too and the same price.
Topping up a tired bag
Match what is in there if you can see it: white is EPS, pink is EPP.
Pool pillow or float
The lightest bead per cubic metre. EPP works for flotation but weighs more.
Camera or rifle resting bag
A specialised application where customers prefer uniform round beads. Sold by the sack or kilogram.
Lightweight concrete
Smaller particles mix better. Tell us the mix and the volume.
Side by side
| EPS regrind | EPP regrind | Virgin bead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Recycled polystyrene | Recycled polypropylene | New polystyrene |
| Colour | White | Pink | White |
| Particle | 8–12 mm mixed | 8–12 mm mixed | 4–6 mm round |
| Static | Some | Least | Most |
| Weight per sack | 3–5 kg | 4–5 kg | about 4 kg |
| Holds shape | Good | Best | Good |
| Floats | Yes, lightest | Yes | Yes |
| 250 L sack | R150 | R150 | R400 |
We do not sell memory-foam shred or PVC pellets. Everything here is expanded polystyrene or polypropylene bead.
Still unsure? Send a photo.
A picture of the cover, or of the beads already in it, and we will tell you which one to buy and how many sacks.