| Property | EVA Foam | EPE Foam | Sponge Foam (Puyo) |
|---|
| Ibabaw | Hamis & fine | Rougher | humok, porous |
| Density range (kg / m³) | 30–300 | 15–50 | 10–60 |
| Water absorption | None | Very low | High |
| Elasticity | High | Tungatunga | Very high (humok) |
| Kalig-on | Maayo | Good | Fair |
| Common uses | Ipasulod, packaging, dulaan | Cushioning, panalipod | Furniture, cleaning |
1. EVA Foam (Ethylene vinyl acetate)
Mga bahin:
- Fine and uniform cell structure (hapsay nga nawong)
- High elasticity and toughness
- Good water resistance and durability
- Can be die-cut, heat-formed, laminated, or printed easily
- Density range: 30–300 kg/m³
- Magamit sa various colors and hardness levels
Typical Uses:
- Sports mats, yoga blocks, swimming belts
- Packaging inserts (high-end electronics, himan)
- Shoe soles, kneeling pads, dulaan
Pros: Smooth finish, lig-on, pasasan, dili makahilo
Cons: Slightly more expensive than EPE
2. EPE Foam (Gipalapdan polyethylene)
Mga bahin:
- Lightweight with larger air bubbles / open cells
- Soft and flexible, excellent shock pagsuyup
- Water and chemical resistant
- Density range: 15–50 kg/m³
Typical Uses:
- Pagputos (electronics, glass, muwebles)
- Edge protectors, foam tubes, paglain
Pros: Low cost, good cushioning, mapalambo
Cons: Rougher surface, less firm than EVA, not suitable for precision cutting
3. Sponge Foam (Polyurethane or PU Foam)
Mga bahin:
- Open-cell nga istruktura (soft and breathable)
- Very compressible and comfortable
- Absorbs water easily
- Density range: 10–60 kg/m³
Typical Uses:
- Seat cushions, sound absorption, cosmetic sponges
- Cleaning products, gaskets, padding
Pros: Very soft, hayahay, low cost
Cons: Absorbs water, poor durability outdoors, not suitable for heavy loads