EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
It’s interesting to consider how a material has been used in certain applications because it gives you a route to understanding a lot about its properties. For example, EVA is used a lot in running shoes because it has good cushioning properties and because the shoes need to withstand a massive amount of wear and tear. If you consider that quite often we run in cold weather, then it follows that EVA is also good at withstanding cold temperatures – while remaining flexible. Lastly, it’s also a product that’s going to be run through some chemicals now and again, like oil and grease and therefore must be fairly resistant to a wide range of chemicals.
EVA is possibly one of the most common types of materials used in running ...
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