Medium LED Foam for Cosplay

The medium hardness version of LED foam offers a more rigid, dense structure compared to the soft version while still maintaining its key feature of light diffusion. This makes it ideal for projects that require a balance between structural integrity and light diffusion. This version is more durable, allowing for the creation of more complex, detailed parts of a costume or prop while still being lightweight and easy to work with.

Key Features of Medium LED Foam

• Durability and Rigidity: The medium-hardness version is much denser than its softer counterpart, which makes it ideal for parts of a cosplay that require more durability and stability. It has a smaller pore size, which makes it more solid and capable of holding its shape. This allows cosplayers to create larger or more complex structures, such as armor, helmets, or weaponry, without worrying about the material losing its shape or becoming too soft over time.
• Light Diffusion: Like the soft version, the medium hardness version also diffuses light. However, due to its denser structure, the diffusion is sharper and more even. This makes it perfect for projects where you need a more controlled light effect, such as creating glowing edges on armor, light panels, or illuminated designs on props. The material is thick enough to spread the light evenly without blocking too much of it.
• Workability: This version of LED foam can be machined with milling tools and works similarly to EVA foam. This makes it incredibly versatile in terms of shaping and cutting. Its higher rigidity allows for more detailed work and the creation of sharper edges, making it ideal for more intricate costume designs. Additionally, it can be sanded to achieve a smoother finish, which is particularly useful in creating seamless, professional-looking cosplay pieces.
• Heat Forming: Medium hardness version can also be heat-formed to fit specific shapes, but it requires a bit more care compared to standard EVA material. While it’s more resistant to melting than the soft version, overexposure to heat can still cause damage. It’s best to use a heat gun on a moderate setting, gradually warming the material until it becomes pliable.
• Applications in Cosplay: This material is best used for costume parts that need to be rigid and maintain a defined shape. It’s perfect for armor, helmets, shields, and other props that need to look solid while still incorporating light. For example, glowing chest pieces, illuminated masks, and light-up weapons all benefit from the added durability and light diffusion of medium-hardness foam. Its ability to hold its shape makes it preferable for these types of applications over the softer version.

Advantages of Medium LED Foam

The medium-hardness version offers a balance between flexibility and structural integrity, making it perfect for more demanding projects. It provides the necessary rigidity to create complex shapes while still allowing for light diffusion, which is essential for illuminated designs. The material's ability to be machined, sanded, and detailed makes it a great choice for advanced cosplayers or prop makers who need their projects to be both functional and aesthetically impressive. Moreover, its durability ensures that costumes and props made with this product will last through extended wear and use.

Content: 1 sheet 
Material: Plastazote Foam type
Hardness: 20º Shore-A
Density: 45 Kg/m3 (Medium Density)
Thickness: 5 mm
Size:  500x950 mm
Color: white
Finish: smooth 2 sides