Comprehensive market research data on the common widths of PEVA/EVA films (including conversion between meters and inches)


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2026/06/16

Comprehensive market research data on the common widths of PEVA/EVA films (including conversion between meters and inches)

I. Quick Overview of Core Conclusions
• General daily use PEVA film: The mainstream widths are mainly concentrated in 1.22m (48"), 1.37m (54"), 1.42m (56"), 1.55m (61"), 1.77m (70"), and 2.0m (78.7"). Among them, 1.55m is the most commonly used specification in the shower curtain/tablecloth sector.
• Photovoltaic encapsulation EVA film: standard widths range from 900-1400mm, with mainstream sizes being 1000mm (39.4"), 1100mm (43.3"), and 1200mm (47.2"), suitable for various photovoltaic module sizes.
• Waterproofing EVA board: Width range from 2.0-4.0m, with 2.0m (78.7") being the most commonly used. For tunnel projects, it can be customized up to 9.0m.
• Agricultural EVA greenhouse film: available in widths ranging from 1 to 18m, selected according to the size of the greenhouse. The mainstream widths for large-area planting are 8m, 10m, and 12m.
• Hot melt adhesive film: Regular rolls are available in sizes of 48cm (18.9"), 50cm (19.7"), 96cm (37.8"), 100cm (39.4"), 106cm (41.7"), and 142cm (55.9"). Customized cutting is also available.

II. Detailed width data by field and customer usage
1. PEVA film in the daily necessities field (shower curtain, tablecloth, raincoat, handbag, etc.)
Width (m)    Width (in)    Customer usage proportion    Main application scenarios
0.88 (88cm)    34.6    About 5%    Small tablecloth, shower cap, small bag packaging
1.0 (100cm)    39.4    Approximately 10%    Universal packaging, children's raincoat
1.22 (122cm)    48    Approximately 15%    Handbags, shopping bags, medium-sized tablecloths
1.37 (137cm)    54    Approximately 12%    Standard tablecloth, simple shower curtain
1.42 (142cm)    56    Approximately 13%    Wide tablecloth, waterproof apron
1.55 (155cm)    61    Approximately 25%    Mainstream shower curtains, large tablecloths (most commonly used)
1.77 (177cm)    70    Approximately 10%    Widening shower curtain, double raincoat
2.0 (200cm)    78.7    Approximately 8%    Oversized tablecloths, industrial protective equipment
2.2 (220cm)    86.6    Approximately 2%    Customized wide-format product
Customer usage characteristics:
The 1.55m specification has become an absolute mainstream in the daily necessities field due to its compatibility with standard shower curtain sizes (180×180cm) and high material utilization rate
• Customizable range from 50cm to 300cm, with the widest printing film reaching up to 260cm
• The thickness is mostly between 0.035mm and 0.8mm, and can reach up to 2.0mm for special applications
2. Photovoltaic encapsulation EVA film field
Width (m)    Width (in)    Customer usage proportion    Adaptive components
0.9 (900mm)    35.4    About 8%    Small photovoltaic module
1.0 (1000mm)    39.4    About 15%    Regular component
1.1 (1100mm)    43.3    Approximately 20%    Mainstream components
1.2 (1200mm)    47.2    Approximately 30%    Standard component (most commonly used)
1.3 (1300mm)    51.2    Approximately 15%    Large-sized components
1.4 (1400mm)    55.1    About 10%    Oversized component
2.0-2.2    78.7-86.6    Approximately 2%    Special custom components
Customer usage characteristics:
• The market share of photovoltaic EVA film is about 70%, with mainstream widths ranging from 900-1400mm±0.10mm, and high precision requirements
• Jiangsu Province is the largest consumer, accounting for 31.5% of the national total, with a suitable module production capacity of over 150GW
• Common auxiliary widths: 350mm, 540mm, 670mm, 810mm, 820mm, etc., for special components


3. Waterproofing engineering: EVA board/waterproof membrane field
Width (m)    Width (in)    Customer usage proportion    Application scenario
1.0 39.4 About 5% Small waterproofing works
2.0 78.7 Approximately 40% General waterproofing works (most commonly used)
2.5 98.4 About 20% Tunnel and bridge engineering
3.0 118.1 About 20% Large roofing and hydraulic engineering projects
4.0 157.5 About 10% Extra-large project
6.0-9.0    236.2-354.3    About 5%    Customized tunnel engineering
Customer usage characteristics:
• Thickness standard >0.5mm, commonly used thicknesses are 1.2mm, 1.5mm, and 2.0mm, with lengths mostly being 20m per roll
• The standard width for railway tunnels is specifically 2.5-8m, while for highway tunnels, it is commonly 2-4m
• Self-adhesive EVA waterproof boards are more favored by customers due to their convenient construction, with lap joints being welded
4. Agricultural EVA greenhouse film field
Width (m)    Width (in)    Customer usage proportion    Applicable scenarios
1-3 39.4-118.1 About 15% Small arch sheds, small-area greenhouses
4-6 157.5-236.2 About 25% Medium-sized greenhouse
8-10 315-393.7 About 35% Large multi-span greenhouse (most commonly used)
12-15 472.4-590.6 About 15% Super large span greenhouse
16-18 629.9-708.7 About 10% Special customized shed
Customer usage characteristics:
• With a thickness ranging from 0.07mm to 0.15mm, it boasts superior light transmittance and thermal insulation properties compared to PE film, and can be continuously used for 1-2 years or longer
• Greenhouses are widely used in the north for melons, fruits, leafy vegetables, flowers, and other crops, leveraging their advantages of high thermal insulation and high light transmittance
• Customizable width ranging from 1m to 18m, meeting the planting needs of different scales
5. EVA hot melt adhesive film field
Width (m)    Width (in)    Customer usage proportion    Application scenario
0.48 (48cm)    18.9    Approximately 10%    Garment accessories, small-area bonding
0.5 (50cm)    19.7    Approximately 15%    General clothing composite
0.96 (96cm)    37.8    Approximately 12%    Home textiles and household goods
1.0 (100cm)    39.4    Approximately 18%    Standard garment conformity
1.06 (106cm)    41.7    Approximately 15%    Wide fabric composite
1.42 (142cm)    55.9    Approximately 20%    Home textiles, automotive interiors (most commonly used)
1.52 (152cm)    59.8    Approximately 10%    Special wide composite
Customer usage characteristics:
• The regular roll width is fixed, but it can be cut into any width from 10mm to 1500mm upon request
• Commonly used in the clothing industry are sizes 105cm, 140cm, and 152cm, with thickness options of 50/80/100/150/180μm
• The omentum structure is suitable for highly breathable fabrics, while the solid film is suitable for high-strength bonding requirements

III. Overall Market Overview and Customization Situation
1. Production capacity: The PEVA/EVA cast film production line can produce films with a maximum width of 4000mm, meeting special wide-width requirements
2. Customization level: Customers can customize any width according to their needs. The minimum order quantity varies depending on the manufacturer, generally starting from 300kg or 500 pieces
3. Market distribution: The Asia-Pacific region accounts for \\54%\\ of the global EVA film market, with China being the main producer and consumer
4. Specification trend: With the expansion of application scenarios, wider formats have become a trend, and there is a notable increase in demand for products exceeding 2.0m

IV. Unit Conversion Table (Commonly Used Widths)
meter (m) centimeter (cm) millimeter (mm) inch (in) foot (ft)
0.48    48    480    18.9    1.57
0.5    50    500    19.7    1.64
0.96    96    960    37.8    3.15
1.0    100    1000    39.4    3.28
1.22    122    1220    48    4.00
1.37    137    1370    54    4.50
1.42    142    1420    56    4.66
1.55    155    1550    61    5.09
1.77    177    1770    70    5.81
2.0    200    2000    78.7    6.56
2.5    250    2500    98.4    8.20
3.0    300    3000    118.1    9.84
4.0    400    4000    157.5    13.12

V. Data Source Description
This research data is synthesized from the official websites of 15 PEVA/EVA film production enterprises, industry reports, and sales data from e-commerce platforms, covering five major application fields: daily necessities, photovoltaics, waterproofing, agriculture, and hot melt adhesives, reflecting the mainstream market usage from 2024 to 2026. Special customized specifications are not included in the regular statistics due to significant differences in customer requirements.

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