Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, which is a foam-like material used in, among other things, sports shoes and many items of clothing and sports equipment. It provides an optimum balance between flexibility and durability.

The DWR coating makes the fabric water repellent, so that water forms droplets on its surface and runs off instead of soaking in. This protects the fabric from getting wet quickly, providing greater comfort in wet conditions, but does not guarantee full water repellency.