| Property | ਈਵਾ ਫੋਮ | EPE ਫੋਮ | ਸਪੰਜ ਫੋਮ (ਪੀ.ਯੂ) |
|---|
| ਸਤਹ | ਨਿਰਵਿਘਨ & fine | Rougher | ਨਰਮ, porous |
| Density range (kg/m³) | 30–300 | 15–50 | 10–60 |
| Water absorption | None | Very low | High |
| Elasticity | High | ਦਰਮਿਆਨਾ | Very high (ਨਰਮ) |
| Durability | Excellent | Good | Fair |
| Common uses | ਖੇਡਾਂ, ਪੈਕਜਿੰਗ, toys | Cushioning, ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ | Furniture, cleaning |
1. ਈਵਾ ਫੋਮ (ਈਥਲੀਨ ਵਿਨਾਇਲ ਐਸੀਟੇਟ)
ਫੀਚਰ:
- Fine and uniform cell structure (smooth surface)
- 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
- ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ various colors and hardness levels
Typical Uses:
- Sports mats, yoga blocks, swimming belts
- Packaging inserts (high-end electronics, ਸੰਦ)
- Shoe soles, kneeling pads, toys
Pros: Smooth finish, ਟਿਕਾ urable, customizable, ਗੈਰ-ਜ਼ਹਿਰੀਲੇ
Cons: Slightly more expensive than EPE
2. EPE ਫੋਮ (Expanded Polyethylene)
ਫੀਚਰ:
- Lightweight with larger air bubbles / open cells
- Soft and flexible, excellent ਸਦਮਾ ਸਮਾਈ
- Water and chemical resistant
- Density range: 15–50 kg/m³
Typical Uses:
- ਪੈਕਜਿੰਗ (ਇਲੈਕਟ੍ਰਾਨਿਕਸ, glass, furniture)
- Edge protectors, foam tubes, ਇਨਸੂਲੇਸ਼ਨ
Pros: Low cost, good cushioning, ਮੁੜ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਯੋਗ
Cons: Rougher surface, less firm than EVA, not suitable for precision cutting
3. ਸਪੰਜ ਫੋਮ (Polyurethane or PU Foam)
ਫੀਚਰ:
- Open-cell structure (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, comfortable, low cost
Cons: Absorbs water, poor durability outdoors, not suitable for heavy loads