What Does EVA Mean in Slipper?
When looking for slippers, you may see the term EVA appearing frequently.
EVA is a very important material in footwear, that's why we use it in all our slippers!
What is EVA?
EVA material is a copolymer of ethylene and acetic acid, and its chemical name is ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. Eva has a wide range of applications, and the annual market consumption in our country is constantly increasing, especially in the shoe industry, where it is used in the soles and interior materials of mid-to-high-end travel shoes, hiking shoes, slippers, and sandals.
EVA is characterized by good softness, rubber-like elasticity, good mouth flexibility, transparency and surface gloss at -50°C, good chemical stability, good aging resistance and ozone resistance, and non-toxic . Good blendability, colorability and molding processability with fillers.
First of all, the soles should be moderately soft and hard, and have sufficient resilience to provide a certain amount of rebound support for the arch of the foot and at the same time relax the foot. Secondly, try to choose slippers made of EVA material, with smooth uppers and easy to clean. They are waterproof, odor-resistant and lightweight. The uppers have few lines and will not easily trap dirt and evil. Finally, all slippers will age after being used for a long time, and dirt will penetrate deep into the inside of the slippers. Pay attention to replacing the slippers regularly.
"Feeling like stepping on shit" slippers, beware of health risks
Soles that are too soft can reduce a person's control over their feet. It has poor stability and insufficient support, which will increase the risk of sprained feet and aggravate foot problems such as varus and valgus.
In addition, wearing such slippers for a long time may cause the arch of the foot to collapse and cause functional flat feet. After the arch of the foot collapses, the blood vessels and nerves on the sole of the foot are squeezed, which is more likely to cause swelling and pain in the foot. In severe cases, it will also affect the shape of the leg, causing lumbar pain, scoliosis, anterior pelvic tilt and other problems, forming a bad posture.