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EVA foam
Cosplay, padding, mock-ups, inserts.
Properties at a glance
FlexibilityHigh
DurabilityLow
Water resistanceHigh
Heat resistanceLow
Ease of workingHigh
Relative costLower
Rough comparisons with other materials in this library — not measured specs. Cost is relative only; no prices have been checked.
Strengths
- Very easy to cut and heat-shape
- Light and cushioned
Limitations
- Tears
- Not structural
How it's worked
Methods: Knife cutting, Heat forming, Contact cement
Typical tools: Craft knife, Heat gun
Safety
Contact cement needs ventilation; heat gun burns.
Environmental notes
Rarely recycled.