Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) Q: Where is your company located? A: Elmhurst, Illinois U.S.A. (western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois)
Q: How quickly will you ship my order? A: We normally ship all domestic orders within 1 to 3 business days after receipt and proper credit approval. International orders require 7 to 10 business days to prepare proper documents. Orders placed over the weekend will be shipped by Wednesday at the latest. To determine approximate shipping time, Orders placed over the weekend will be shipped by Wednesday at the latest. To determine shipping time, please view our UPS Delivery Map
Q: How much do you charge for shipping & handling? A: For consumer orders, ground shipping in the 48 continental United States is a flat fee of only $9.50 per order. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and Canada is a flat fee: US$39.50. International Priority Air Mail flat fee to most countries: US$59.50 ~ US$79.50. NOTE: Canadian and International customers are responsible for any local brokerage fees, duties, taxes, tariffs, etc. Order as much as you like - with one flat fee for shipping! For dealer, club, or institutional orders, the actual rates are calculated in "real-time" based on actual weight.
Q: What shipping companies do you normally use for consumer orders? A: Our preferred shipping carrier is UPS for domestic shipments. We use United States Postal Service for local P.O. Box and APO deliveries as well as Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and international orders.
Q: Why are your flat fee shipping fees so high? A: Unfortunately, we don't set the rates for UPS and USPS shipping - they do! Each year UPS and USPS raise their rates! So, we set our fees in a way that you save money when you order multiple items. We suggest that you order for family, friends, co-workers, or relatives at the same time.
Q: Do you ship consumer orders internationally? A: We ship to the following countries: Australia, New Zeland, Canada, Japan, and most European countries. Other countries may have a Super Cool Dealer. To find your nearest dealer, please visit: Dealer Locator
Q: When was your company established? A: The product line was established in the late 1970's by Shima American Corporation, one of Japan's oldest family-owned trading companies. Super Cool Products, Inc. was founded in early 2004 as a spin-off of that company. PVA Sponge is the only synthetic sponge which possesses a three-dimensional open cell structure similar to that of natural sea sponge. It is very hydrophylic - its unique property to absorb and retain water or liquids is remarkable. Learn more about this very unusual type of sponge by clicking on: About PVA Sponge
Product Care & Information Most of our PVA Sponge or textile products are washable either by machine or hand. Learn more about the proper care handling of our products by clicking on: Product Care
Chemical Resistance PVA Sponge is highly chemical resistant. Acids, grease, oil, organic solvents, alkalines, and most chemicals typically don't affect the sponge. Learn more about the chemical resistance of PVA sponge, MicroPolishing material, and other products by clicking on: Chemical Resistance
Material Safety Data Information Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available to view or download as a PDF by clicking on: MSDS Sheets
View or Download Product Brochures Need the full scoop on our unique products? You can view or download information or brochures by clicking on: Product Brochures
Return to the Home Page by clicking on: Our Products
To Order Call Toll Free: 1-877-574-2669 (1-630-563-0178) Copyright 2003 to 2025 - Super Cool Products, Inc. and The Super.com, Inc. - All Rights Reserved