EVA as the commom material for the footbed of their shoes. EVA is a dense foam which acts as an excellent and durable shock absorber in the sole of many shoes. Originally popularized in athletic shoe soles, EVA soles material is now being used industry wide and in a wide variety of shoe shapes and styles.
EVA actually technically named Ethylene Vinyl Acetate and is a polymer widely used in a number of applications – from bio engineering to photovoltaic modules (such solar panels). In the shoes field, these companies are using the expanded rubber of foam version forms of the polymer.
Why EVA is considered more eco-friendly is that it doesn’t use chlorine in its production. That represents there is less toxicity released during degradation in a land fill somewhere if you discard your shoes by accident.
Recycled EVA is considered more eco-friendly for not only is the material itself environmentally safer, but it is likewise not being simply discarded and is instead being re-used over and over again.
EVA is also widely used in Vegan shoe goods because it is man made and friendly to animals.
Moreover, shoes makers are also using EVA almost as a binding agent for other eco-friendly shoe materials. Jute, bamboo, cork and other materials are incorporated with the EVA to create better functions, and a great look, even an eco friendly shoe.
