Shoe soles, midsoles and slippers

Blowing agent selection for EVA Footwear.

Match the current EVA compound, blowing-agent grade, dosage, process and cost/performance target before choosing a trial grade.

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Material context

What this application involves

EVA footwear compounds used for shoe soles, midsoles, slippers and related foam components.

Any candidate must be reviewed in the customer’s actual compound and operating conditions. HESO coordinates the supply-side discussion; the customer validates performance in production.

For footwear foam, compare the candidate against the current EVA compound, process and target before a production trial.

Unbranded black and white EVA footwear sole components
EVA footwear component samples

Common discussion points

What processors typically need to control.

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Repeat product consistency

02

Cell structure

03

Surface appearance

04

Processing compatibility

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Cost/performance balance

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Shrinkage observations during trials

Buyer evaluation

Questions worth answering before a sample.

Use these questions to define the comparison method and sample brief before a trial.

  1. Q1

    What EVA material and current blowing-agent grade are being used?

  2. Q2

    What is the current dosage, if known?

  3. Q3

    Which process conditions frame the trial?

  4. Q4

    What current issue or cost/performance target should the sample address?

Important selection principle

Higher ADC content does not automatically mean a better fit.

Compare the candidate against the current material, grade, dosage, process, target and cost/performance requirement. Confirm the result through a production trial.

A better sample brief

Information that helps narrow the supply route.

You do not need a perfect technical package. Share what you know, and mark anything uncertain.

Request an application sample
  1. 01Current EVA material
  2. 02Current blowing-agent type or grade
  3. 03Current dosage, if known
  4. 04Process and operating conditions
  5. 05Current issue or target
  6. 06Required sample quantity and destination

Application inquiry

Discuss EVA Footwear with HESO.

The inquiry form will carry this application and its primary product route into your request.

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