Identifying Foam Types: Grades/density/spec. Or Whatever.

[Tweed]

Hello. I want to buy some foam of the same type used for the common mouse mat. Does anyone know what type it is and what I should be looking for? Ta.

[woofgang]

I think it's neoprene

[Buenchico]

'Craft foam' (which, unsurprisingly, can be purchased in craft shops) is probably what you're seeking.

[woofgang]

Chris, craft foam is softer and not so resilient.

[Tweed]

Many thanks for your answers folks (and so quick :)). It has to be tough and resilient and I've heard that old mouse mats are an excellent replacement for my purpose. A quick search on neoprene would attest to woofgang's answer and would also bring up craft foam as neoprene. So I was wondering about different grades/technical specifications/density to look for. But, that's enough for me to be

[Tweed]

...getting on with for now.

[woofgang]

this stuff?
http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/Neoprene-Sheets.html

[Buenchico]

How big do you need the sheets? If actual mouse mats would do the job, they're 2 for a pound in many 'pound shops'. That might be cheaper than seeking a specialist foam supplier.

[Tweed]

I need them just bigger than the large mouse mat you used to see around. I suppose if I could find some of those I could improvise. Many thanks again for all your answers.

[Stevesw]

Pretty sure its neoprene, like wet suits but thicker :-)