Ethylene vinyl acetate (also known as EVA) is the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate. The weight percent of vinyl acetate usually varies from 10 to 40%, with the rest being ethylene.

It is a thermoplastic that is as soft as elastomeric materials. The material is glossy and clear, has low-temperature toughness, and is resistant to UV radiation, stress-cracking, and hot-melt adhesive waterproofing. EVA foam has a distinctive “vinegar” odour and competes with rubber and vinyl products in many electrical applications.

EVA is one material popularly known as expanded rubber or foam rubber. EVA foam is used for equipment padding in sports like ski boots, bicycle saddles, hockey pads, etc. It is typically used as a shock absorber in sports shoes, for example. It is used for manufacturing floats for commercial fishing gear such as purse seine (seine fishing) and gill nets. In addition, because of its buoyancy, EVA has made its way into non-traditional products such as floating eyewear. It’s used to encapsulate silicon cells for photovoltaic module production. EVA slippers and sandals are popular for their easy-to-form, odourless, and cheaper properties. In fishing rods, it is used to construct handles on the rod-butt end. EVA can be used as a substitute for cork in many applications.

EVA is a type of polymer that combines the softness and flexibility of elastomeric materials while remaining easily processable like other thermoplastics. It demonstrates qualities such as excellent clarity and gloss, toughness at low temperatures, resistance to stress-cracking, waterproof properties as a hot-melt adhesive, and UV resistance. Due to its superior recovery properties, EVA foam serves as a highly effective and economical alternative to rubber in most scenarios. Its versatility makes it ideal for applications demanding durability above all else.

Key Features:

> Suitable for both domestic and industrial use

> Lightweight and water-resistant

> Airtight and shatterproof

> Provides insulation against heat, cold, and sound

> Offers vibration dampening properties

> Non-dusting and floats on water

> Exhibits exceptional strength, tear resistance, and shock absorption

> Maintains flexibility and is impervious to mildew, mold, rot, and bacteria

EVA Foam sheets are available in different thickness from 1.5mm to 50mm.