Very light with excellent buoyancy

Will stay soft even in very cold weather

EVA is an elastic material that will stretch under pressure more than PVC will and has a high tensile (breaking strength)

Absorbs almost no water- even if cut or punctured

Buoyancy remains constant even after many days underwater

Resistant to sunlight to avoid fading

Will not crack, fracture, or split up to 200 meters (650 ft) deep in seawater.

EVA will rebound to its original shape after distortion caused by water pressure

Abrasion resistant