Assessment of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Material Properties and Compliance Testing for Complete EVA Footwear

Abstract

Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) is widely used in the footwear industry due to its excellent cushioning, flexibility, and lightweight characteristics. This study investigates the performance properties of EVA material for complete footwear applications, focusing on critical tests including sole abrasion, tear strength, compression resistance, full shoe flexing, and chemical safety parameters such as cadmium, lead, phthalates, and pH value. The analysis combines empirical testing with a review of regulatory compliance standards and existing literature. The results demonstrate (white shoe of density 0.19 g/cc and black shoe of density 0.17g/cc) versatility and potential to meet functional and environmental safety requirements for footwear manufacturing.