How to choose slippers material? 10 tips for you.

Slippers are essential in home life. Everyone has different requirements for slippers. Some people like cute ones with bright colors, some people like darker ones, some people like healthy ones, some people like comfortable ones, some people pay attention to quality, some people want to be cheap, and some people want to wear them at home and go out You can also wear it when you go shopping...

There are many kinds of slippers, such as EVA, PVC, linen, leather, rubber, foam, plastic, and so on. To let more people know about this industry, today we will sort out the knowledge points for your reference.

• EVA slippers

EVA is a new type of environmentally friendly plastic foam material, which has the advantages of good cushioning, shock resistance, heat insulation, moisture resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, and is non-toxic and non-absorbent. EVA rubber and plastic products are designed to be processed and formed. Its shock resistance is better than traditional foaming materials such as polystyrene (foam), and it meets environmental protection requirements. It is the best choice for export products.

Advantage:

1. It has good softness and elasticity, and can still have good flexibility below 0°C, soft and shock-absorbing.
2. The material has good anti-aging and ozone resistance, odor resistance, non-toxicity, and biodegradability, and is an environmentally friendly material.
3. Good transparency and surface gloss, good chemical stability.
4. Good blendability with fillers, good coloring, and molding processability.
5. Closed cell structure, non-absorbent, moisture-proof, good water resistance.
6. Resistant to seawater, oil, acid, alkali, and other chemical corrosion, antibacterial, non-toxic, tasteless, and pollution-free.
7. High resilience and tensile strength, strong toughness, and good shockproof/cushioning performance.
8. Excellent heat insulation, heat preservation, cold protection, and low-temperature performance, and can withstand severe cold and exposure.

Shortcoming:

1. They are more expensive than slippers.
2. This material is relatively slippery. However, when many manufacturers produce EVA slippers, anti-skid measures will be taken at the bottom to increase the anti-skid performance.

Shopping tips: EVA slippers are a kind of wear-resistant, durable, light, and comfortable slippers.

• PVC slippers

Advantage:

1. Soft texture, comfortable to wear.
2. The price is low, and it is easy to make a variety of designs and varieties. It is a type of slipper with the largest production volume.

Shortcoming:

1. PVC slippers are relatively heavy. If the upper of the slippers is also made of PVC, it is easy to grind your feet.
2. Relatively hard and brittle, not durable, brittle, and easy to break after low temperature.
3. PVC will decompose hydrogen chloride gas at higher temperatures, which is harmful to the human body.
4. The process is complicated, the operation process is strict, the production efficiency is low, and many unscrupulous merchants use relatively inferior materials, which have a relatively strong odor.

Shopping tips: You can buy it when your purchasing power is limited, and choose PVC slippers with a low odor; infants and teenagers are not recommended to wear this material.

• Linen slippers

Advantage:

1. Sweat-absorbing and breathable. Made of natural plant fiber linen, the water absorption capacity is 8 times that of cotton and chemical fiber.
2. No static, no dust, easy to wash and dry.

Shortcoming:

1. Contact with acidic substances can easily damage the linen material.
2. It is not waterproof, and the linen is easy to be damaged after getting wet.

Shopping tips: When purchasing, choose the one with a clear texture and natural and dense texture. This kind of fabric has strong tensile strength, a natural and soft luster on the surface of the fabric, and the best quality.

• Leather slippers

Advantage:

1. Comfortable and soft to wear, with good air permeability.
2. Sweat-absorbing and moisture-wicking.
3. The leather surface is shiny, and it is exquisite to wear at home, and there is no sense of disobedience when you go out.

Shortcoming:

1. The leather material is relatively fragile, so please take care of it.
2. The vamp is fragile and should be carefully maintained, and try not to get wet.

Purchasing tips: First of all, we should check whether the leather is soft and shiny, and then touch whether the leather is soft and whether the stitching is firm and firm. It is best to choose non-slip soles, which are safer to wear.

• Blowing slippers

Inflatable slippers are also based on PVC material, except that air is blown into it for foaming while injection molding.

Advantage:

1. Relatively soft, comfortable, beautiful, and highly elastic.
2. It has extremely good thermal stability, folding resistance, and cold resistance.
3. High wear resistance, good toughness, large friction coefficient, good skid resistance, etc.
4. The process is simple, easy to use, and odorless.

Disadvantages: the shape is relatively monotonous, the color is low, and the luster is lacking.

• Rubber slippers

Advantage:

1. The rubber is very soft, has excellent elasticity, and is comfortable to wear.
2. Non-slip, waterproof, and the sole is not easy to break.

Shortcoming:

1. Poor anti-slip performance, like a time bomb, smooth tiles or floors, or some water stains, if you don’t pay attention, you will fall, if you fall to the back of your head, hit the corner of the bed...
2. The rubber itself has a smell, which is even smelly at high temperatures, and it is easy to smell your feet after wearing it.
3. It is not wear-resistant and will not wear for a long time.

Shopping tips: When purchasing rubber slippers, you can choose natural rubber slippers for a comfortable and soft wearing experience. If you use them for outdoor wear, you can choose synthetic rubber materials with stronger wear resistance.

• Foam slippers

Advantage:

1. Super cheap.
2. Lightweight and super light, so it is very comfortable to wear.

Shortcoming:

1. It is easy to get an athlete's foot when wearing foam slippers in summer.
2. Plastic will produce toxic gas, which will harm the body.
3. Because it is too light if you wear it outdoors, sometimes the wind is strong, and you will feel that the shoes will flutter~

• Plastic slippers

Advantage:

1. Lightweight and waterproof, quick drying.
2. Easy to clean.
3. Non-slip, ensuring safety.
4. Slippers with soft plastic soles are very comfortable to wear.

Shortcoming:

1. Airtight and easy to damage the skin.
2. Some plastic slippers have a pungent smell, which is harmful to the body.

• Cotton mops

Advantages: Thick and warm, soft.

Shortcoming:

1. It is not waterproof, so it is limited in use.
2. It is easy to smell your feet after sweating, and it is not easy to clean.

Shopping tips: Do not buy cotton slippers with a pungent odor, and good quality cotton slippers have thick uppers, and the soles will not show white marks when folded by hand. Such cotton slippers are more durable and warmer to wear.

In conclusion:

1. Wear it in the bathroom and get wet

Based on various advantages and disadvantages, EVA slippers are more suitable for use.

According to economic strength, the better ones are EVA slippers, PVC slippers, and air-blown slippers. The worst ones are rubber slippers, plastic slippers, and foam slippers.

2. Wear it in the bedroom and living room without getting wet

The better ones are leather slippers, linen slippers, EVA slippers, and air-blown slippers. The worst ones are PVC slippers, rubber slippers, plastic slippers, and foam slippers.

When the weather is cold, it is necessary to choose a cotton mop.

Has the above knowledge helped you?

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