2026-07-14 · 4 min
EVA soft foam vs PVC hard foam: DIY Journal / Gift / Packaging
The soft/hard difference between EVA and PVC decides 5 main applications. 4 dimensions: feel, density, elasticity, use cases.
EVA soft foam: the gentle one
- Density: 0.05-0.15 g/cm³ (very light)
- Elasticity: 80-90% recovery after press
- Feel: soft, warm, like clay
- Use: kid journal, sticker book, gift wrap, kindergarten craft
PVC hard foam: the sturdy one
- Density: 0.3-0.6 g/cm³ (heavier)
- Elasticity: 50-70% recovery (more rigid)
- Feel: firm, structured, holds shape
- Use: high-end gift box liner, 3D shape sticker, IP collector base, outdoor sign
How to choose: 3 simple questions
Q1: Will user press with fingers? Yes → EVA. Q2: Need to hold 3D shape? Yes → PVC. Q3: For kids 3-8? Yes → EVA first (safer, friendlier).
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