AFO - KAFO Joints

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Discover the properties, applications and practical selection of ethylene-vinyl acetate foam.

Explore Algeos guides for podiatrists, orthotists, footwear technicians, manufacturers and anyone working with EVA sheets.

Closed-cell EVA foam is an expanded form of ethylene-vinyl acetate, a flexible polymer made from ethylene and vinyl acetate. Most of its gas-filled cells are separated by thin polymer walls rather than linked by open passages. This structure limits liquid penetration through the foam and helps create a lightweight, resilient material. It is moisture-resistant, not automatically waterproof in every finished product.

A25, A35, A50 and A65 can look like simple product codes, but they describe an important difference in how EVA foam responds to pressure. 

Understanding Shore A hardness helps clinicians and footwear technicians and engineers select materials for cushioning, support and accurate orthotic fabrication. The right choice depends on the whole device - not the number alone.

EVA foam sheets are used in far more than insoles and padding. They are lightweight, easy to cut, available in different densities, and suitable for medical, footwear, sport, creative, workshop and everyday practical jobs. This guide breaks down 100 real-world uses and explains each one in plain English.

This guide explains how to cut, bond, shape, paint, fix together, die cut, smooth and maintain cork sheet materials in a way that is practical for workshops, clinics and home users.

This guide explores 101 practical uses for hook & loop tape - from everyday storage and school resources to healthcare, travel, vehicles and specialist applications.

A reclosable fastening system made from two surfaces - one covered in tiny hooks and the other in soft loops. When pressed together the hooks catch the loops to create a secure but adjustable closure that can be opened and reused repeatedly.