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EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 5 mm green - 50x50 cm

EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 5 mm green - 50x50 cm

| SKU: MGC-EVAF-0022
Regular price €4,95 gross / pc.
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Color: Zielony
Size: 50x50 cm
Thickness: 5 mm
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Professional-grade green EVA foam for detailed cosplay builds

This high-density EVA foam is an essential material for crafting durable armor, detailed props, and intricate fantasy costumes. With a density of 65 kg/m³, it offers the perfect balance between rigidity and flexibility, ensuring your cosplay projects maintain their intended shape throughout long conventions. The 5 mm thickness provides structural integrity for medium-sized elements while remaining lightweight enough for comfortable all-day wear.

Key product features

  • Optimized density: The 65 kg/m³ density ensures a tight cell structure that resists fraying during mechanical processing. This makes the material ideal for clean, professional cuts and precise sanding with a rotary tool.
  • Perfect 5 mm thickness: This specific gauge is highly versatile for creating breastplates, bracers, and complex structural armor components. It balances durability with a low-weight profile, preventing wearer fatigue during extended use.
  • Superior heat moldability: Under the influence of a heat gun, this foam becomes exceptionally pliable, allowing it to hold complex curves and organic shapes after cooling. This makes it suitable for creating intricate character silhouettes.
  • Vibrant green finish: The intense green color serves as an excellent base for sci-fi weapons, alien armor, or nature-inspired costumes. This reduces the number of base coats required during the painting process.
  • Excellent surface quality: The smooth surface demonstrates high adhesion for various primers and acrylic paints. This allows for seamless application of weathering effects and final detailing, ensuring a professional appearance.

Applications

  • Custom Armor Construction

    Thanks to the 5 mm thickness, this foam is perfect for crafting breastplates, pauldrons, and leg armor. These pieces retain their structural shape during movement while remaining comfortable and durable enough for photoshoots.

  • LARP Weaponry

    The 65 kg/m³ foam provides an excellent outer layer for core-based LARP swords and shields. It offers effective impact cushioning while allowing creators to carve deep, realistic textures and battle damage into the surface.

  • Complex Costume Elements

    The green tint makes this an ideal material for crafting monsters, forest creatures, or sci-fi characters. It bonds well with other thicknesses to create three-dimensional masks, helmets, and intricate headpieces.

To achieve the most durable and flexible bonds between foam pieces, we recommend using contact adhesives. For a professional finish, pair this material with our high-quality acrylic paints and reliable precision knives.

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FAQ

What is the difference between EVA foam densities?

Lower density EVA foam is softer and more flexible, making it easier to heat-shape. Higher density foams, measured in kg/m³, are firmer, more resistant to deformation, and ideal for creating armor details that require precise sanding.

How do I effectively heat-form EVA foam?

The best way to shape EVA foam is by using a heat gun set to medium temperature. Heat the material evenly until it becomes pliable, then stretch it over a form or shape it by hand, taking care not to scorch the surface.

What is the best adhesive for EVA foam?

The most effective way to bond EVA foam is by using contact cement or specialized flexible cyanoacrylate (super glue). Before applying the glue, lightly sand the edges to significantly improve the bond's adhesion.

Do I need to prime EVA foam before painting?

Yes, to achieve a lasting finish, you must seal the EVA foam surface first using a flexible sealant like white glue (PVA), a dedicated primer, or a spray-on rubberized filler. Skipping this step causes the material to soak up paint, which can lead to cracking when the piece is flexed.

What tools should I use to cut and sand EVA foam?

For cutting EVA foam, a very sharp snap-off utility knife or scalpel works best to ensure clean edges. For sanding, an orbital sander with 80 to 240 grit sandpaper is ideal for achieving a smooth finish, even on firmer types of foam.

How should I store EVA foam safely?

EVA foam should be stored in a dry place away from direct sunlight and intense heat sources, which could permanently deform the material. Sheets should be stored flat to prevent unwanted creases.

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CobaltWeb Konrad Kotfisz
Wolica 91
32-740 Wolica
konrad@cobaltweb.cc