Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

By definition, foam rubber is an open-celled foamed rubber made from natural and synthetic caoutchouc. Its core is porous like a sponge but its exterior skin is impervious – this makes it an integral foam. Profiles and cords made of foam rubber are primarily used as gaskets.

The foam rubber found on the market is close-celled which means that it is not technically foam rubber at all. It is made from EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) and is distinguished by its excellent light and heat resistance (130 °C - short term, up to 150 °C). But, it should be noted, it is not really elastic at all when cold. Please keep in mind that the colours of the foam can change from one batch to another. Foam rubber is suitable for use as a toy but it should definitely not be swallowed.

Foam rubber can be cut with a blade or a scissors. Gluing work can be done with contact glues (e.g. PATTEX) or two-part adhesives (cyanoacrylate or polyurethane based) as well as with ALL-PURPOSE GLUE (for handicrafts).

EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) is a copolymer that is produced using PE as its base material. Through this modification, the elasticity is increased (rubber elastic attribute), it has better weather resistance and more resistance to ripping under stress; however, the process also results in less resistance to chemicals as compared to untreated polyethylene. EVA, when it is foamed through the use of a blowing agent, is also known as foam rubber; i.e. a pored rubber with mostly closed pores.

Our lattice mat is completely insensitive to water and can therefore be washed any time you like. In addition, it is also resistant to many solvents, grease and oil as well as able to withstand temperatures from -20° C to +80° C.

Lattice mats and sheets from PE or EVA are used during transport or storage as a protective covering for articles that have sensitive surfaces. Our EVA mat, by virtue of its transparence, can also be used as a decorative material, for handicraft work or as a view-blocking material.

Any cutting of the mat can be done with either a blade or shears. Attaching it to itself or to other materials can best be accomplished by using either rivets or screws.