Should I use foam or neoprene can coolers?

Foam is softer, more affordable, and easier for HTV. Neoprene is firmer, more durable, and better suited for higher-temperature transfers such as sublimation.

The differences:

Foam (Polyfoam)

Neoprene
  • Soft and flexible
  • Less expensive
  • Blind-stitched seams hide the thread from view
  • Easier HTV adhesion
  • Firm, durable wetsuit-style material
  • More expensive
  • More elastic than foam
  • Abutted seams leave the stitching visible
  • Best for higher temperature transfers such as sublimation

 

foam vs neoprene can cooler sleeves

What they have in common:

Both foam and neoprene styles have a polyester outer layer that works with HTV, DTF, sublimation, and screen printing. For higher-temperature applications such as sublimation, many creators prefer neoprene because it is firmer and more heat resistant.

TahoeBay polyfoam:

TahoeBay polyfoam provides a smooth surface that makes HTV easier to apply than on neoprene, helping creators achieve consistent results.