Customized Textured EVA Foam Sheets for Outsoles — Product Data
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Closed-cell EVA outsole stock engineered for cushioning, traction, and long wear. Supplied as textured sheets ready for die-cutting or CNC, with compound, color, and pattern customized for sport, casual, sandal, slipper, and safety footwear programs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Material: EVA (closed-cell foam) outsole sheet
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Applications: Outsoles, midsoles, heel pads, sandals/slippers, luggage parts, mats, protective padding
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Density: Customizable (typical outsole range 0.18–0.30 g/cm³)
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Hardness: 25–80 Shore (A/C per project requirement)
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Thickness: Per request (common 2–15 mm; multilayer builds available)
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Sheet Size: Standard and custom cut plans to minimize waste
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Colors: Solid, two-tone, or Pantone-matched; marble/speckle options
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Origin: CN
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Feature: “Sole rubber sheet” format for in-house cutting or pre-laminated kits
KEY PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
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Cushioning & Energy Return: Tunable resilience for sport or comfort lines.
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Traction: Molded surface textures deliver dry/wet grip; CoF can be pattern-tuned.
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Abrasion Resistance: Durable EVA compounds for extended outsole life.
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Flex & Cold Performance: Optional cold-flex formulations for low-temp use.
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Lightweight: Significant weight savings versus rubber blends.
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Water & UV Resistance: Closed-cell construction resists water uptake; UV-stable colors on request.
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Consistent Quality: Low compression set and stable hardness across batches.
TEXTURES & FINISHES (examples)
Herringbone • Ripple • Diamond • Hex/Honeycomb • Golf-ball • Wave/Siped • Dot/Micro-dot • Brushed • Pebble • Custom logo emboss/deboss.
Edges: square, beveled, or skived. Anti-marking compounds available for indoor floors.
OPTIONS & CUSTOMIZATION
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Compound: Soft comfort to firm utility; anti-slip/wet-grip; anti-static options.
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Constructions: Single layer, dual-density EVA, EVA+cork, EVA+rubber blend top-sheet, color-laminated stripes.
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Sustainability: Recycled EVA content on request; in-plant regrind options.
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Compliance: Material selections aligned to REACH/Prop 65 upon request.
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Branding: In-sheet color stripes, embossed logos, print or transfer on exposed areas.
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Packaging: Bulk or size-sorted packs; barcode/lot marking.
PROCESSING GUIDE (factory)
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Cutting: Steel-rule die, CNC, or water-jet; keep blades sharp to prevent burring.
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Thermoforming/Hot Press: Light heat/pressure can set curvature or bond layers; validate temperature/time by compound.
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Lamination: EVA-to-EVA or EVA-to-textile with hot-melt films, flame, or adhesive press; priming as required.
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Adhesion to Uppers/Midsoles: Use EVA-compatible contact cements or PUR; roughen bonding face; follow adhesive supplier specs.
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Finishing: Edge skiving, buffing, and brushing for traction feel and aesthetic.
QUALITY & TEST SUPPORT
DIN abrasion targets, wet/dry slip on chosen pattern, flex/bend, hardness, density, and compression set—tested to your spec plan. Formamide/VOC reports available.
CARE & STORAGE
Store flat, dry, out of direct UV/heat. Allow sheets to acclimate to cutting room conditions for best yield. Clean with mild soap/water; avoid solvents on finished colors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Lead Time: Standard sheets ~25 days; add 1–2 weeks for special lamination, printing, PSA backings, or kit-cut sets.
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Samples: Yes—texture decks and compound/hardness swatches are available.
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Soft/Firm Options: Compounding and expansion are tuned to your hardness and feel.
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Recyclability: EVA closed-cell foam is recyclable where facilities exist; production offcuts are recycled in-plant.
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Build from CAD: Provide CAD/DXF of outsole outlines and any milling details; sample tooling typically starts within two weeks.
ORDERING CHECKLIST
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Shoe category & target feel (sport/casual/sandal/safety)
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Density/hardness window & thickness per size
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Texture pattern(s) and traction goals (wet/dry)
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Color(s) & branding (emboss/print/stripe)
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Construction (single-layer, dual-density, EVA+cork, EVA+rubber cap)
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Sheet size/lay plan and expected yield
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Adhesive/lamination method upstream and downstream
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Test/compliance requirements (abrasion, slip, REACH/CA65)
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Packaging, labeling, and delivery timeline
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