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EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 5 mm red - 100x50 cm

EVA foam 65 kg/m3, 5 mm red - 100x50 cm

| SKU: MGC-EVAF-0032
Regular price 233,00 Kč gross / pc.
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Color: Red
Size: 100x50 cm
Thickness: 5 mm
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Regular price 233,00 Kč
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Description

Professional 5mm Red EVA Foam for Cosplay Armor and Props

This high-quality 65 kg/m3 density EVA foam is an essential material for every cosplay workshop, offering a perfect balance between flexibility and structural integrity. With a uniform 5mm thickness and a vibrant red finish, it provides a stable base for creating intricate armor pieces, detailed props, and durable weapon cores. Its smooth, fine-cell structure ensures precise thermal forming and clean cuts, making it a reliable choice for ambitious costume projects.

Key features

  • Optimal Density (65 kg/m3): This density provides the ideal compromise between flexibility and structural stability. It holds complex shapes effectively after heat forming, ensuring your armor designs remain rigid during conventions or performances.
  • Versatile 5mm Thickness: This thickness is the industry standard for main armor panels, gauntlets, and shin guards. It adds significant volume and realistic weight to your costume without becoming overly cumbersome or heavy.
  • Thermal Shaping Capabilities: The foam becomes highly pliable when heated with a heat gun, allowing you to create complex curves and organic shapes. Once cooled, it permanently sets into the desired form while maintaining its surface integrity.
  • Convenient Format (100x50 cm): The large sheet size allows for efficient layout of templates, minimizing waste and the need for joining multiple sections. It is perfectly sized for both larger armor components and smaller intricate details.
  • Superior Workability: The fine-cell structure ensures a smooth surface that can be easily sanded and dremeled. It cuts cleanly with precision blades without tearing, allowing for crisp edges and professional finishes on all your cosplay builds.

Project applications

  • Cosplay Armor Construction

    The 5mm thickness serves as a robust structural foundation for breastplates, pauldrons, and leg armor. The red color provides an excellent base tone, often requiring fewer layers of acrylic paint for a professional, opaque finish.

  • Prop and Weapon Fabrication

    Create durable swords, shields, or sci-fi gadgets by layering the foam over rigid internal cores. The material remains resilient to impact, preventing cracking during transportation or active use on stage.

  • Detailed Surface Ornamentation

    Use the sheet to cut intricate patterns, raised details, or mechanical trim for your character designs. The material is perfect for beveled edges and layered designs that add depth and dimension to high-fidelity costumes.

For clean and durable assembly, combine this foam with a professional contact adhesive to ensure long-lasting seams. Before painting, we recommend refining your edges with a mini rotary tool to achieve a smooth, professional aesthetic across your entire costume.

Specification

Attribute Value
Thickness
5 mm
Self-adhesive
No
Color
Red
Density
65 kg/m3
Size
100x50 cm
SKU:
MGC-EVAF-0032
EAN:
5904423961137

Reviews 6 reviews

FAQ

What are colored EVA foam sheets best used for in cosplay and LARP?

Colored EVA foam is primarily used for crafting armor, props, costume pieces, and character decorations. Due to its structure, it is lightweight, durable, and easy to shape, allowing for the construction of both complex armor sets and intricate details or masks.

Which EVA foam density should I choose for my project?

The choice of density depends on the purpose of the element: foams with lower density (approx. 65 kg/m³) are more flexible and work better for large, articulated armor parts, while higher-density variants (above 100 kg/m³) offer better rigidity, making it easier to sand details and maintain sharp edges.

What is the best way to cut and shape colored EVA foam?

The most effective way to cut EVA foam is by using a fresh snap-off blade or a sharp scalpel, which ensures a clean, smooth edge. To shape forms and smooth surfaces, a heat gun is ideal, as the temperature allows you to deform and set the material into the desired shape.

How can I effectively glue colored EVA foam pieces together?

EVA foam is best joined using polychloroprene-based contact cement, applied in a thin layer to both surfaces. Before pressing the pieces together, wait until the glue feels tacky to the touch, which ensures a durable, flexible bond that resists cracking.

Do colored EVA foam sheets require special priming before painting?

Yes, EVA foam has closed pores, so it must be sealed before painting, for example, by heat-sealing the surface or applying several layers of a dedicated sealer. Without proper preparation, the paint may fail to adhere or be absorbed by the material, which would diminish the final visual effect.

How should I store EVA foam sheets to prevent warping?

EVA foam sheets should be stored flat in a dry area with stable room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Storing them in a rolled position or under heavy objects for long periods can lead to permanent deformation of the material, which is difficult to correct later.

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