Custom Embossed Texture Outsole Material — EVA
Product overview
High-performance EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) outsole sheets with custom embossed traction textures. Engineered for comfort, grip, and durability across casual, athletic, beach, and safety footwear lines.
Technical data
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Material: Closed-cell EVA
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Applications: Outsoles, midsoles, sandals/slippers bases, heel wedges, comfort inserts
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Density: Customizable
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Hardness: 25–80° Shore C (soft comfort → firm control)
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Thickness: As specified (single or laminated)
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Colors: Any solid or Pantone-matched; multi-color options available
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Surface: Custom embossed textures; logo deboss/print optional
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Origin: CN
Key benefits
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Traction you can tune: Select from herringbone, wave, diamond, dot, lug, or cross-hatch textures—or provide your own pattern—for reliable wet/dry grip.
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Comfort + lightweight: EVA’s micro-cell structure cushions impact while keeping overall shoe weight low.
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Durable & resilient: Good abrasion resistance and low compression set for long wear life.
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Water & chemical resistant: Closed-cell foam resists water uptake and is easy to clean.
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Design flexibility: Cut, skive, bevel, and bond easily; works with compression molding and hot/ cold lamination.
Recommended hardness by use
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House/slipper & beachwear: 25–35° Shore C
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Lifestyle/casual: 35–45° Shore C
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Athletic/training: 45–55° Shore C
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Outdoor/work & posting zones: 55–70° Shore C
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Heavy-duty control components: 70–80° Shore C
Customization options
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Textures: Any tread geometry; variable depth and pitch to target COF and flex.
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Lamination: Dual/multi-durometer stacks (e.g., soft comfort layer / firm wear layer).
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Backings: Fabric scrim, EVA-rubber wear layer, or PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive).
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Branding: Debossed logos, color IDs by durometer, registered tread patterns.
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Sheet formats: Standard sheets, billets/blocks for CNC, pre-nested die-cut kits.
Processing & bonding
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Cutting: Die-cut, waterjet, or CNC routing; keep tools sharp for crisp edges.
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Molding: Suitable for compression molding; preheat per compound.
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Adhesives: PU/contact cements, reactive hot-melt, or heat-activated films.
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Prep: Light scuff and alcohol wipe before bonding; avoid prolonged heat dwell.
Quality & compliance (on request)
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Hardness: ASTM D2240 (Shore C)
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Compression set: ISO 815
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Abrasion/wear (for exposed layers): ISO 4649 / DIN 53516
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RoHS/REACH-friendly formulations available
Lead time & sampling
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Lead time: ~25 days for standard sheets; add +1–2 weeks for PSA, heat lamination, or special multi-layer builds.
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Samples: Yes—texture swatches and hardness/density sets available.
FAQ (quick answers)
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Can you match my color/texture? Yes—Pantone or a physical chip; send CAD/DXF or a tread sample.
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Softer or harder? We tune compound/expansion to hit a target Shore C and density.
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Recyclable? EVA can be recycled where facilities exist; we recycle in-plant offcuts.
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From CAD to production? Provide files and stack-up; if only minor edits are needed, sample production can typically start within two weeks.















