EVA Foam
EVA is a Co-Polymer of Ethylene and Vinyl Acetate. The foam is closed cell and impervious to liquids. The vinyl acetate gives the foam a more “rubbery”, resilient feel to its Polyethylene foam counterpart at the same density.
It is a polymer that approaches elastomeric materials in softness and flexibility, yet can be processed like other thermoplastics.
Properties
- Closed cell,
- Many densities and hardnesses
- Light weight
- Good low-temperature toughness,
- Good stress-crack resistance,
- Resistance to UV.
- Little or no odour
- Competitive with rubber and vinyl products in many applications
- Excellent for printing on.
EVA is one of the materials popularly known as expanded rubber or foam rubber.
Typical Applications:
- Padding in equipment for various sports such as ski boots, hockey, boxing, mixed martial arts, wakeboard boots, water ski boots, and fishing rod ends.
- Floats for commercial fishing gear
- Shock absorber in sports shoes,
- Childs toys
- Orthotics
- Traction Pads for surfboards & skimboards
- Arts & Crafts
- Sports Mats
- Stable Mats
- Mouse Mats
- Life Jackets
- Many other potential applications
Should you have a specific requirement or enquiry for these products or any other potential application, please give us a call for a friendly impartial discussion, or simply complete our online web form or email us at: info@intecfoams.co.uk and we will respond immediately.