LEADING CUSHION MANUFACTURING ENTERS AREA RUG SEGMENT Foamex GFI Introduces Revolutionary New Non-Slip Area Rug Pad LINWOOD, PA, December 2, 2004 – Recognizing the growth in area rugs and the need for quality area rug accessories, Foamex GFI of Foamex International Inc. (NASDAQ: FMXI) has introduced ComfortGripper™. A revolutionary non-slip area rug pad, ComfortGripper features a unique chemistry resulting in four times the gripping power of other pads currently available. Designed to limit rug movement, ComfortGripper is intended to protect consumer's homes and families from slipping and tripping hazards. "The area rug segment is growing - realizing more than a 5 percent increase in manufacturer sales last year," said Steve Stockwell, Executive Vice President of Foamex GFI. "Consumers are buying area rugs and desire top quality accessories to complement their purchase." ComfortGripper is designed for functionality as well as comfort underfoot. Produced using an exclusive chemical formula, ComfortGripper has a finer, more carefully controlled foam cell structure to create a durable and secure bond between rug and floor - whether carpet or hard surface. "Through comprehensive trials and testing we have created a unique anti-slip material ideal for area rugs," said Dr. Chiu Chan, Vice President of Research and Development of Foamex International. "ComfortGripper's durable construction keeps rugs securely in place in the heaviest of household traffic areas." Hand washable and easy to cut for a precise fit, ComfortGripper will not yellow or indent floors like some textured pads. The first and only area rug pad featuring Ultra-Freshâ Antimicrobial Treatment, ComfortGripper protects the home and area rug by eliminating odor causing mold, mildew and bacteria. ComfortGripper will be available in 4-by-6, 6-by-9 and 9-by-12 sizes in January 2005, and will be showcased at the 2005 Surfaces Expo Jan. 25, 2005 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. About Foamex GFI More than just carpet cushion, Foamex GFI is a leader in carpet cushion and flooring underlay innovation. A premier provider of top quality cost-efficient carpet cushion and flooring underlay, Foamex GFI is uniquely positioned to deliver a wide-range of prime polyurethane, rebond polyurethane, sponge rubber and synthetic felt carpet cushion and underlayment products throughout the United States. For more information on Foamex GFI, please visit http://www.foamex.com. About Foamex International Foamex International Inc. is the world's leading producer of comfort cushioning for bedding, furniture, carpet cushion and automotive markets. The Company also manufactures high-performance polymers for diverse applications in the industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics and computer industries as well as filtration and acoustical applications for the home. For more information visit the Foamex website at http://www.foamex.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to cost savings and restructuring charges, the expected benefits of expanding the use of VPF(SM) technology, the Company's ability to introduce new products, enhance sales growth and margins and the outlook for the Company's financial performance. These forward-looking statements are affected by risks, uncertainties and assumptions that the Company makes about, among other things, its ability to implement customer selling price increases in response to higher raw material costs, raw material price increases, general economic conditions, conditions in the capital markets, the interest rate environment, the level of automotive production, carpet production, furniture and bedding production and housing starts, the completion of various restructuring/consolidation plans, the achievement of management's business plans, its capital and debt structure (including financial covenants), litigation and changes in environmental legislation and environmental conditions and other factors mentioned in the documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the Company believes that its assumptions regarding the foregoing matters are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore there can be no assurance that the Company's forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Additional information that could cause actual results to vary materially from the results anticipated may be found in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should be aware that any forward-looking statement made in this press release or elsewhere by the Company speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update any of the factors listed above or forward-looking statements. #        #        #