Performance Results
CosBond Was Labratory Tested On A Varierty Of the Most Widely Used Cosplay Materials
The materials below were tested using peel adhesion test ASTM D-3330 at 90 and 180 degrees with 24 hour dwell time. Average load values of 3.0 or more are considered satisfactory for Cosplay applications. Failure modes are described below.
90 DEGREE PEEL ADHESION TESTS:
Materials |
Average Load lbf/in |
Failure Mode |
| EVA Foam 10, 1/4″ | 5.84 | Foam Tear |
| EVA Foam 20, 1/2″ | 6.48 | Foam Tear |
| EVA Foam 40, 1/16″ | 4.68 | Foam Tear |
| EVA Foam 40, 1/2″ | 5.51 | Foam Tear |
| EVA Foam 40, 1/4″ | 12.16 | Foam Tear |
| EVA Foam 60, 1/4″ | 2.16 | Clean |
| Sintra | 5.67 | Clean |
| XPS/Styrofoam | 0.93 | Substrate Failure* |
| Tanned Leather | 8.23 | Cohesive Split |
| Worbla/Matte | 6.67 | Partial Tear |
| Worbla/Shiny Side | 6.94 | Clean |
| Worbla/Back Side | 3.82 | Clean |
| Woven Polyester | 5.87 | Cohesive Split |
*The Styrofoam broke apart while the adhesion remained intact.
180 DEGREE PEEL ADHESION TESTS:
Materials |
Average Load lbf/in |
| Stainless Steel | 5.0 |
| ABS Plastic | 5.0 |
| Polyproplyene | 4.5 |
| High Density Polyethelene | 4.0 |
| TPO | 4.5 |
| Painted Metal | 4.0 |
FAILURE MODES:
Adhesion Failure – The adhesion breaks apart due to insufficient cohesion.
Clean – Adhesive peeled from test material with no adhesive residue left behind.
Cohesive Split – Adhesive was left on both the test material and the carrier material.
Foam Tear – The foam material broke apart while the adhesive held.
Partial Tear – Some foam broke apart and adhesive pulled away from the rest.
Substrate Failure – The test material breaks apart as it is weaker than the adhesive.
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Backed by over a decade of research and development in adhesive technology, CosBond specialty adhesives are specifically designed to enhance your creative experiences. CosBond incorporates powerful, instant peel and stick adhesion for use on a wide variety of materials without fumes, messy glues, or drying time. CosBond Adhesives help today’s cosplayers build more complex and detailed costumes faster, easier, with less hassle, and more fun!