EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) vs PE Foam Board
Polymer · grade comparison
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) and PE Foam Board are both polymer grades. EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 2 MPa (0.29 ksi) against 0.35 MPa (0.0508 ksi) for PE Foam Board, about 5.7 times as much. EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) is the more ductile: elongation 250% versus 80% for PE Foam Board. PE Foam Board is lighter (0.03 g/cm³ vs 0.18 g/cm³ for EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade)) and EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) is stiffer (0.01 GPa vs 0 GPa).
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade)Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
PE Foam BoardChoose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) vs PE Foam Board: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade)PE Foam Board
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Compressive Modulus
Shear Strength
Hardness, Shore A
Hardness, Shore D
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Glass Transition (Tg)
Water Absorption (24 h)
Water Absorption (Saturation)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 1×10¹³ Ω·m3.94×10²⁰ µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 1×10¹⁵ Ω·cm
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
UV / Weathering Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Same in both: Weldability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 10%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 11 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 0 MN·m/kg · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 0
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) | PE Foam Board |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) vs PE Foam Board — frequently asked
Is EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) stronger than PE Foam Board?
Yes. EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) has a typical tensile strength of 2 MPa (0.29 ksi) against 0.35 MPa (0.0508 ksi) for PE Foam Board — about 5.7 times as much.
Which is cheaper, EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) or PE Foam Board?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) over PE Foam Board?
Pick EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick PE Foam Board when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) and PE Foam Board side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.