Is polyethylene foam good for insulation?
Polyethylene foam is a durable, lightweight, resilient, closed-cell material. It is often used for packaging fragile goods due to its excellent vibration dampening and insulation properties. It also offers high resistance to chemicals and moisture.
Is EVA foam the same as closed cell foam?
Is EVA Foam Open or Closed Cell? EVA foam, or ethylene-vinyl acetate, is a closed-cell foam made from blended copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate. It has a high level of chemical cross-linking, which results in a semi-rigid product with a fine uniform cell structure.
Is Volara archival?
Volara foam is a wonderfully soft and pliable archival quality closed cell foam with a smooth to the touch, pliable and non abrasive surface. It is commonly used for lining boxes and crates, lining display cases, drawers, shelves, and padding out boxes.
What is Ethafoam and how is it made?
Ethafoam is a versatile closed-cell polyethylene foam. It can be manufactured in a range of densities to achieve its flexible yet durable characteristics. Ethafoam is most commonly used for various bespoke packaging requirements due to its shock absorption and cushioning properties.
Why choose Ethafoam/stratocell foam packaging?
Aside from being renowned for its extensive range of properties, Ethafoam/Stratocell foam is an increasingly popular choice of packaging foam as it is completely eco-friendly. It is 100% recyclable and can be continuously reused.
Is Ethafoam fire retardant?
Note: STPE200 Ethafoam is not fire retardant, if you need a fire retardant option please contact us. Supplied in sheets of 2 x 1.2 metres and 1 x 1.2 metres in various thicknesses. Colour: white or grey.
What is Ethafoam/stratocell/Jiffy?
It is sometimes sold under the trade names Stratocell or Jiffy. Ethafoam generally starts as blocks or planks and then cut to size. Ethafoam / Stratocell non-cross-linked polyethylene foam is a very versatile material and a popular choice for many packaging applications due to its lightweight and flexible nature.