Consumer Goods – Cosmetic Makeup Sponges

Compact Makeup Sponges

World’s Highest Quality Makeup Sponges for Use in Compacts of Any Size or Shape

Compact makeup sponges customizable for any shape, formulation and configuration to stay in compact

Compact makeup sponges by Porex are available in a variety of shapes designed to stay compact and can be created in a broad selection of formulations – including antimicrobial, infused, and eco-friendly. Our compact makeup sponges are available in low and no-swell configurations, making the perfect tool to apply any makeup compact formula flawlessly.

Porex has the cosmetic market expertise, intellectual property, quality manufacturing, and innovation to produce the highest quality compact makeup sponges. Made in the USA using 100% polyurethane foam, these sponges are 100% latex free and are available using plant and mineral formulations. They can be produced in many compact sizes and shapes designed for ease of access and transport.

Options for customizing compact makeup sponges

Key Features & Benefits

Made in the USA
Eliminate potential for contamination with single-use disposable round applicators
Great for touchups and hard to reach surfaces
Minimal absorption of makeup into porous structure
Economical and travel friendly
Sustainable formulations available upon request

Material	100% Polyurethane Foam
Cell count (pores per inch)	100 – 250
Durometer Shore	000 – 20-80^*
Recovery Time	ASTM D3574 Test M <5 seconds
Tear Strength	300-1400N/m
Tensile Strength	10-60 PSI (90-425 kPa)
Resilience (Ball Rebound Test)	ASTM D 3574 Test H – 5-15%
Indentation Force Deflection Test (IFD) Specific Deflection	(25%/65%) – 15-35/35-95 lbs^**
Thickness	2-50mm
Volume Expansion	2-63.5mm
Density	5-14 lbs^***

^*as measured by STC-QI-GFTM SD-1000
^**Support Factor – 2.6-3
^***Test A – 75-130kg/m3, 4.75-8lbs/ft3
***ASTM D 3574

Geometric Options

Rollstock
Die-cut shapes and texture

Infusion Options

Antimicrobial
Wide variety of color pigments and dyes, carbon
Color changing

Assembly & Converting Options

Grinding
Die-cutting

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