EVA Foam Sheet

EVA foam sheet (short for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate foam) is a super common, lightweight foam material that’s soft, flexible, and super useful in daily life. Think of it as a “friendlier, more versatile sponge”—but stronger, water-resistant, and safer for all kinds of uses.​

What Does It Feel Like?​

• Soft but sturdy: It’s squishy (like a yoga mat or a comfortable shoe insole) but bounces back quickly—no sagging or breaking easily.​
• Light as a feather: You’ll barely feel its weight, even in thicker pieces.​
• Smooth or textured: Most EVA foam is smooth, but it can also have grip patterns (like non-slip mats) or sticky backs (for easy sticking to surfaces).​

Why Is EVA Foam So Popular?​

It checks all the boxes for practical use:​

• Water-resistant: It doesn’t soak up water (great for wet areas or packaging that needs to stay dry).​
• Safe & non-toxic: No harmful chemicals like formaldehyde or heavy metals—so it’s okay for kids’ toys, baby gear, or even food-contact items (like packaging for fruits or snacks).​
• Easy to shape: It can be cut, folded, stamped, or glued into almost any form—perfect for DIY projects, custom parts, or specialized products.​
• Durable: It holds up well to wear and tear, extreme temperatures (from cold winters to hot summers), and repeated use.​

Where Do You See EVA Foam Every Day?​

You probably use or touch it more than you think:​

• Footwear: Soft insoles in shoes, flip-flop straps, or the cushy part of sneakers.​
• Sports & fitness: Yoga mats, knee pads, elbow guards, or the padding in gym equipment.​
• Packaging: Cushioning for electronics (like phone cases or laptop sleeves), fragile items (glassware, toys), or tools (to prevent scratches).​
• Home & kids: Non-slip bath mats, play mats for toddlers, door stoppers, or soundproofing strips for windows/doors.​
• Cars: Soft padding in car interiors (door panels, seat cushions) or trunk liners to reduce noise.​
• DIY & crafts: Colorful foam sheets for school projects, cosplay costumes, or homemade decorations.​

Our EVA Foam Sheets: What Makes Them Special?​

We make EVA foam sheets in our own factory, so we can tweak them to fit your needs:​

• Choose your size: Thin (as thin as a sheet of paper) or thick (like a book)—any width/length you want.​
• Pick your color: Black, white, gray, or bright colors (pink, blue, green—you name it!).​
• Custom softness: From super squishy (like a stress ball) to firm (for support).​
• Add extras: Non-slip texture, sticky backing, or even fire-resistant or anti-static features (great for electronics).​

No matter what you need it for—whether it’s protecting products during shipping, making comfortable gear, or creating fun crafts—EVA foam is a simple, reliable choice that works hard without being complicated. Contact us for a quote.

Core Material Parameters

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Structural & Functional Properties

• Closed-Cell Structure: Integral bubble design with water absorption ≤ 0.5%, ensuring waterproof, moisture-proof, and anti-seepage performance.
• Eco-Friendly Formula: Zero formaldehyde, heavy-metal-free, and compliant with food-contact and environmental standards.
• Customizable Features: Supports non-slip texture, self-adhesive backing, flame retardancy (V0–HB grade), anti-static, and antibacterial modifications.
• Temperature Resistance: Stable performance from -40℃ to 80℃, suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.

Performance Indexes

• Compression Resilience: ≥60% (ASTM D3574 standard) – Fast rebound without deformation after long-term extrusion.
• Tensile Strength: ≥1.5MPa – Ensures durability during cutting, stamping, and processing.
• Thermal Insulation Effect: 0.030–0.035 W/(m·K) – Excellent heat preservation and cold resistance.
• Wear Resistance: Low friction coefficient, resistant to daily friction and abrasion.

Global Compliance Certifications

All EVA Foam Sheets are certified by international authorities to meet cross-border trade requirements:

• RoHS (EU) – Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance.
• REACH (EU) – Full compliance with chemical registration and evaluation regulations.
• FDA 21 CFR 177.1350 (US) – Approved for direct food contact and packaging.
• ISO 9001/14001/45001 – Integrated management system for quality, environment, and occupational health.

EVA Foam vs PE Foam: What’s the Difference?

EVA foam (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) and PE foam (Polyethylene) are both widely used closed-cell foam sheets, but they differ in softness, resilience, safety and applications.

Key Differences

1. Softness & Feel
   • EVA Foam: Soft, flexible, elastic, with good rebound (like yoga mats & shoe insoles).
   • PE Foam: Harder, more rigid, less elastic, focuses on buffer and protection.
2. Water & Weather Resistance
   • Both are waterproof and moisture-proof.
   • PE foam performs better in low-temperature resistance and anti-aging.
3. Safety & Certification
   • EVA Foam: Non-toxic, formaldehyde-free, food-contact safe (FDA certified), ideal for toys, baby products and food packaging.
   • PE Foam: Eco-friendly but less used in direct food-contact scenarios.
4. Main Applications
   • EVA Foam: Footwear, yoga mats, crafts, protective gear, daily necessities.
   • PE Foam: Express packaging, electronic buffer, construction insulation, shockproof filling.

Quick Choice Guide

• Choose PE Foam for rigid protection, packaging and industrial insulation.
• Choose EVA Foam for softness, elasticity, safety and daily-use products.

EVA Foam vs PE Foam: Cost & Price Differences

Cost Comparison

1. Raw material cost
   • PE foam has a lower raw material cost, as polyethylene is a common, mass-produced basic plastic.
   • EVA foam relies on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with slightly higher raw material cost than standard PE foam.
2. Production cost
   • PE foam production and foaming processes are simpler, with low processing costs, very suitable for large‑volume, low‑cost orders.
   • EVA foam supports more custom options (hardness, color, texture, lamination), so its processing cost is moderately higher.
3. Final market price
   • Standard PE foam: Lower unit price, highly cost-effective for packaging and shock absorption.
   • Standard EVA foam: Moderately higher price, matching its better elasticity, softness and durability.

Conclusion

• Choose PE foam for low-budget bulk protection.
• Choose EVA foam if you accept a small cost premium for better performance and customization.

EVA Foam Sheet vs PE Foam Roll: Key Differences & Uses

EVA Foam Sheet and PE Foam Roll are both widely used closed-cell foam materials, but they differ greatly in material property, product form, application and cost, suitable for different industrial and daily scenarios.

Main Differences

1. Material & Performance
   • EVA Foam Sheet: Soft, elastic, good rebound, non-toxic, waterproof, customizable in hardness and color.
   • PE Foam Roll: Light, rigid, high shockproof, better low-temperature resistance, stable in texture.
2. Product Form
   • EVA Foam Sheet: Sold as fixed-size sheets, easy for cutting, molding and DIY processing.
   • PE Foam Roll: Supplied in continuous rolls, ideal for large-area covering and mass automated use.
3. Typical Applications
   • EVA Foam Sheet: Shoe insoles, yoga mats, crafts, protective gear, custom packaging parts.
   • PE Foam Roll: Express buffer packaging, floor protection, construction insulation, large-area filling.
4. Cost & Efficiency
   • EVA Foam Sheet: Moderate cost, suitable for customized and high-performance products.
   • PE Foam Roll: Lower cost, high production efficiency, perfect for large-volume protective use.

Quick Selection

• Choose EVA Foam Sheet for softness, customization and finished products.
• Choose PE Foam Roll for large-scale, low-cost protection and continuous packaging.