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EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 3 mm black - 50x50 cm

EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 3 mm black - 50x50 cm

| SKU: MGC-EVAF-0004
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Regular price 72,00 Kč
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Description

Professional High-Density EVA Foam for Detailed Armor and Props

This high-density EVA foam (65 kg/m3) is a top-tier material specifically engineered for demanding cosplay armor and intricate prop making. With a 3 mm thickness and a smooth, consistent surface, it effectively minimizes primer and paint absorption. Its compact 50x50 cm size ensures high utility for precise, small-scale workshop projects where quality and durability are paramount.

Key Features

  • Optimal Density: A high-performance density of 65 kg/m3 provides superior rigidity while maintaining the flexibility required for complex cosplay designs. This consistency prevents the material from tearing during high-tension stretching or shaping.
  • Precise Thickness: The 3 mm gauge is the ideal balance for creating intricate decorative elements, layering armor plates, or covering base constructions. It offers enough substance to hold detailed embossments while remaining lightweight.
  • Smooth Surface Texture: The uniform, non-porous structure significantly reduces the consumption of primers and paints. This ensures a clean, professional finish on all prop-making projects without the need for heavy sealing.
  • Thermal Formability: This material reacts reliably to heat guns, allowing for intricate shaping that remains permanent after cooling. The foam is resistant to cracking even when bent into sharp or complex curves.
  • Convenient Format: The 50x50 cm sheet is designed for efficient pattern planning and minimal waste. It is a practical solution for builders looking to optimize their materials for medium and small-scale LARP equipment.

Applications

  • Intricate Detailing and Ornaments

    The fine-tuned density allows for precise mechanical cutting of complicated runes, armor trim, and decorative relief work. This foam delivers crisp, clean edges that do not fray, resulting in professional-looking surface details.

  • Armor Layering Techniques

    These sheets are perfectly suited for building 3D depth by stacking multiple layers onto a thicker base. The material's inherent flexibility ensures that additional layers conform naturally to curved surfaces like pauldrons, breastplates, and helmets.

  • LARP Gear and Shield Covering

    Use this foam as a durable, outer layer for shields, sword hilts, and various accessories. The 65 kg/m3 density provides an extra layer of protection for internal cores, offering effective shock absorption during active LARP combat.

For long-lasting, heavy-duty bonds, use professional contact cement to ensure your assembly remains flexible and secure. To achieve perfect results during heat-shaping, consider using a reliable heat gun to maintain precise control over the material's thermal properties.

Specification

Attribute Value
Thickness
3 mm
Self-adhesive
No
Color
Black
Density
65 kg/m3
Size
50x50 cm
SKU:
MGC-EVAF-0004
EAN:
5904423960864

Reviews 6 reviews

FAQ

What is 65 kg/m³ EVA foam best used for?

65 kg/m³ EVA foam is a medium-density material ideal for cosplay and LARP prop building that requires a balance between shape retention and flexibility. It is the optimal choice for crafting armor, bracers, pauldrons, and other costume elements that must remain lightweight while offering high resistance to mechanical damage.

Which thickness of EVA foam should I choose for my project?

The choice of thickness depends on your specific application: thinner sheets (2–5 mm) are perfect for fine details, ornaments, and finishing touches, while thicker variants (6 mm and up) are better for structural armor components, LARP swords, or shields. If you plan to layer the material, keep in mind that laminating several thinner sheets together often provides greater rigidity than a single sheet of the same total thickness.

What are the best methods for working with EVA foam?

EVA foam is easily cut with a sharp hobby knife, and its edges can be smoothed using sandpaper of various grits or a rotary sanding tool. The material is highly responsive to heat shaping with a heat gun, which allows you to create permanent, curved shapes and seal the surface pores before painting.

What is the best way to glue EVA foam for durable joints?

Contact cements like standard neoprene adhesives or specialized cyanoacrylate glues designed for elastomers are best for bonding EVA foam. Before applying the adhesive, lightly scuffing the contact surfaces with sandpaper significantly improves the bond strength and overall durability of your build.

How should I prep EVA foam for painting?

To prep EVA foam for painting, you must clean the surface and seal its porous structure to prevent the material from soaking up the pigment. Most creators use a heat gun to seal the pores, followed by a primer layer such as liquid rubber, a specialized foam sealant, or a flexible primer to prevent paint cracking when the costume flexes.

Is 65 kg/m³ EVA foam safe to use?

EVA foam is safe to work with, though we recommend working in a well-ventilated area, especially when heat-cutting or sanding, as these processes generate dust and particles. When heat shaping with a heat gun, exercise caution to avoid overheating the foam, which could cause it to release fumes.

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Podmiot Odpowiedzialny
CobaltWeb Konrad Kotfisz
Wolica 91
32-740 Wolica
konrad@cobaltweb.cc