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EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 7 mm white - 100x50 cm

EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 7 mm white - 100x50 cm

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Professional EVA Foam for Armor and Prop Fabrication

High-density EVA foam is a staple material for cosplay enthusiasts and professional prop makers. This versatile sheet provides the structural integrity needed for building durable cosplay armor and detailed accessories. With its bright white finish, it serves as an excellent base for various paints and finishing techniques.

Key Features

  • Optimal Density: The 65 kg/m3 density offers a perfect balance between rigidity and flexibility. This specific EVA foam ensures props remain durable while maintaining a lightweight feel for long-term wear.
  • Versatile Thickness: A 7 mm thickness is ideal for medium-sized armor pieces such as bracers or greaves. It provides enough structural support to prevent deformation during active use at conventions.
  • Bright White Base: The pristine white color minimizes the number of primer layers required before applying topcoats. This is especially beneficial for projects involving pastel or vibrant paint schemes.
  • Heat Formability: This material reacts excellently to heat, becoming highly pliable for creating complex, three-dimensional curves. It retains its shape perfectly once cooled, ensuring consistent results in cosplay projects.
  • Practical Sheet Format: Measuring 100x50 cm, this large sheet allows for efficient template layout and the creation of longer components. It minimizes scrap waste and simplifies the workflow for custom builds.

Applications

  • Armor Construction

    The 7 mm thickness provides an excellent foundation for breastplates, shoulder pauldrons, and heavy armor details. The material is easy to anatomically profile to the wearer's body while maintaining high impact resistance against wear and tear.

  • LARP Weaponry

    This foam is highly effective for encasing cores in swords, axes, and shields used in LARP events. Its resilient structure absorbs impact forces effectively while allowing for realistic finishing textures like worn steel or aged wood.

  • Decorative Details

    The material can be precision-cut or sanded to create intricate 3D emblems, runes, and surface patterns. It bonds cleanly with other thicknesses of EVA foam, enabling complex layered designs with professional, seamless edges.

For the best results, pair this foam with professional adhesives to ensure a durable bond. Explore our range of tools to achieve clean cuts and perfect finishes on all your creative projects.

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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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