EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) vs POE Foam
Polymer · grade comparison
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) and POE Foam are both polymer grades. EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 2 MPa (0.29 ksi) against 2 MPa (0.261 ksi) for POE Foam, about 11% more. EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) is the more ductile: elongation 250% versus 220% for POE Foam. POE Foam is lighter (0.15 g/cm³ vs 0.18 g/cm³ for EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade)). On the shop floor, EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) machines more easily (excellent vs good) and EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than POE Foam (premium, $$$).
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade)Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
POE FoamChoose it when weight is the constraint.
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) vs POE Foam: 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)POE Foam
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Hardness, Shore A
Hardness, Shore D
Tear Strength
Compression Set (22 h, 70 °C)
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 0.01 GPa0 Msi · Compressive Modulus 0.01 GPa7.25×10⁻⁴ Msi
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.
Min Service Temperature
Limiting Oxygen Index
Max Service Temperature (short-term)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 0.05 W/m·K0.03 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 2,100 J/kg·K0.5 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 200 µm/m·K111 µin/in·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 65°C149 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Volume Resistivity
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
Surface Resistivity
Same in both: Dielectric Constant (1 MHz) 1.3
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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Mold Shrinkage
Melt Flow Rate
Processing Melt Temperature (typ.)
Mold Temperature (typ.)
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Same in both: Thermal Diffusivity 0.1 mm²/s · 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) | POE Foam |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) vs POE Foam — frequently asked
Is EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) stronger than POE Foam?
Yes. EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) has a typical tensile strength of 2 MPa (0.29 ksi) against 2 MPa (0.261 ksi) for POE Foam — about 11% more.
Which is cheaper, EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) or POE Foam?
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while POE Foam is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) or POE Foam?
EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade). Its machinability rates excellent (85/100) against good (60/100) for POE Foam; for welding the order is EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) first (good, 60/100) then POE Foam (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in EVA Foam Sheet (Footwear Grade) and POE Foam 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.