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Top 3 Foam Materials for Industrial Applications – PU, PE, EVA

Top 3 Foam Materials for Industrial Applications – PU, PE, EVA

Overview of Industrial Foam Materials

Among dozens of available foam types, the three most dominant are:
🔹 PU (Polyurethane)
🔹 PE (Polyethylene)
🔹 EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)

 1. PU (Polyurethane) – The Future of Foam Technology

PU foam is currently the most versatile and high-performance option thanks to its:

🔸 Strong expansion and adhesion

🔸 Excellent insulation and waterproofing properties

🔸 Available in 1K (moisture-cure) and 2K (fast-reacting) systems

✨ PU Foam Leads the Global Green-Tech Trend:

✅ Widely used in green buildings for energy savings
✅ MDI/Polyol systems are now CFC/HCFC-free
✅ Superior to traditional foam in performance and durability

📌 Key raw materials for PU foam:

  • Polyol
  • MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate)
  • Blowing agents, catalysts, flame retardants…

📌 Typical applications:

  • Spray foam insulation
  • Waterproofing basements and tanks
  • PU panels, insulation tubes, interior foam parts

 2. PE (Polyethylene) – Lightweight Foam for Packaging & Flooring

PE foam is flexible, lightweight, and shock-absorbent – commonly used for:
🔸 Packaging fragile goods and electronics
🔸 Floor underlayment and thermal insulation
🔸 Anti-impact foam and soundproofing

Key materials: Virgin PE resin + blowing agents + aging stabilizers

 3. EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) – Soft Foam for Comfort and Flexibility

EVA foam is known for its elasticity and softness. Common applications include:
🔸 Footwear, exercise mats, car cushions
🔸 Children's toys, shaped packaging
🔸 Soft and durable foam products

Main components: EVA resin + foaming agents + processing additives

4. Comparison Table: PU vs PE vs EVA Foam

Criteria

PU (Polyurethane)

PE (Polyethylene)

EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)

Key Properties

Strong insulation, waterproof, expandable

Lightweight, flexible, impact-resistant

Soft, elastic, easy to shape

Foam Structure

Open-cell or closed-cell

Closed-cell, fine texture

Closed-cell, soft and flexible

Main Applications

Insulation, waterproofing, PU panels, spray foam

Packaging, flooring, pipe insulation

Footwear, toys, cushion foam

Elasticity

Medium to high

Medium

High

Thermal Insulation

Very high

Moderate to good

Good

Water Resistance

Excellent

Low – mainly moisture-resistant

Moderate

Environmental Resistance

High – UV and weather resistant

Moderate – degrades without additives

Moderate – surface treatment needed

Eco-friendliness

High – eco-grade available

Good – recyclable

Moderate – not biodegradable

 

5.JM ENTERPRISE – Trusted Foam Chemical Supplier in Vietnam

We provide high-quality industrial foam raw materials, including:

🔹 Polyol, MDI, PU foam additives

🔹 Blowing agents (AC, ADC) for PE/EVA foam

🔹 Korean-grade flame retardants and catalysts

🔹 Custom formulas and on-site technical support

🔹 Nationwide delivery and consultation services

📍Contact JM ENTERPRISE today to get a free consultation and customized quotation for your polyurethane production.

Hotline/Zalo: 84 933 706 351 Mr Cha (speak English and Korea) 84 913390054 Ms Ngan ( speak Vietnamese)
📧 Email: jhcha@jmentchemical.com
🌐 Website: https://jmentchemical.com/

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