Collection: Foam & Rubber

Foam and rubber for laser cutting

Foam and rubber for laser cutting is the collection for flexible and soft sheet materials. In this collection, you compare rubber-like materials such as Silicone rubber and Neoprene foam rubber with foam materials like EVA foam, PE rigid foam and PE soft foam. Here you primarily determine the feel of the material before moving on to thickness, colour, and size.

If you are looking for material for stamps or contrast engraving, also check out Laser rubber. This material is also in this collection.

Rubber-like or foam-like material?

Start with the function of the part. If you are looking for a rubber sheet for parts that need to bend, or for stamps, seals, and flexible shapes, look first at Silicone rubber, Laser Rubber, or Neoprene foam rubber. If you are mainly looking for a softer or firmer foam for inlays, protection, packaging, or creative shapes, compare EVA foam, PE rigid foam, and PE soft foam.

Differences within rubber

Silicone rubber is flexible and elastic for suitable cutting or engraving applications. Laser rubber is a flexible grey sheet developed specifically for stamps and engraving. Neoprene foam rubber is flexible; until its exact composition is confirmed, we do not recommend laser processing or even a laser test. Choose rubber according to application, surface, colour and required flexibility.

Differences within foam

EVA foam feels soft and light. It works well when flexibility and a softer appearance are important. PE rigid foam is denser and firmer, and is the more obvious choice for protective inlays or tighter foam shapes. PE soft foam has a softer and more comfortable structure. Check per product which thicknesses and sizes are available, because foam materials are strongly chosen based on thickness and application.

Working safely with foam and rubber

Laser compatibility varies by material type and composition. Only work with materials of known composition and follow the safety and extraction instructions of your laser machine.

Common applications

This material group is often considered for product inlays, protective layers, stamps, workshops, model-making details, and prototypes. Use this collection to first determine the material behaviour. If you want to test multiple material types side by side, check out Value bundles for a suitable material bundle.

Order without detour

First determine whether you need rubber, soft foam, or firmer foam. Then choose the product, thickness, and size. If you are still in doubt between foam, wood, acrylic, or plastic, start at All Materials or use the Material selection tool.

Explore further

• Silicone rubber
• Laser rubber
• Neoprene foam rubber
• EVA foam
• PE rigid foam
• PE soft foam
• All Materials
• Value bundles

Frequently asked questions

Which rubber materials are in this collection?
Silicone rubber, Laser Rubber, and Neoprene foam rubber are the rubber-like materials within this collection.

What is the difference between EVA foam and PE rigid foam?
EVA foam feels softer and more elastic. PE rigid foam is denser and firmer.

When do I choose neoprene foam rubber?
Consider neoprene for mechanically cut flexible parts when its properties suit your design. Laser suitability has not been confirmed.

Where do I start if I want to test materials?
Start with this collection for foam and rubber, or check out Value bundles if you want to experiment more broadly with multiple material types.