Soft Step
QUED® Soft Step is a multi‑purpose soft‑play shape used to develop gross motor skills such as climbing and balancing. It links easily with other shapes to form progressive sequences.
Challenge
Support climbing and balancing tasks with approachable step heights.
Solution
Provide stepped modules in ~44 ILD foam with reinforced covers and 51 mm (2 in) hook‑and‑loop joins.
The Shape
Stepped elements create approachable height changes so educators can scale challenges and build confidence through repetition.
The Construction
The Soft Step uses a polyester‑reinforced vinyl cover (~0.61 kg/m² / 18 oz/yd²) over a ~44 ILD polyurethane foam core. Seams are inverted and cross‑stitched, with full‑width hook‑and‑loop flaps and a concealed YKK zipper.
The Operation
Set the Soft Step on a level surface. Join to adjacent shapes with hook‑and‑loop to stabilize longer runs or platforms.
Material Properties
Cover: ~0.61 kg/m² (18 oz/yd²) polyester‑reinforced vinyl; abrasion‑resistant; easy‑wipe
Core: ~44 ILD first‑grade, virgin polyurethane foam
Stitching: ~10.5 kg (23 lb) test nylon thread; seams inverted and cross‑stitched
Closures: full 51 mm (2 in) hook‑and‑loop flaps; concealed YKK zipper
The QUED® Advantage
Step Training
Approachable heights for confidence.
Join Modules
51 mm (2 in) hook‑and‑loop connectors.
Reinforced Cover
~0.61 kg/m² (18 oz/yd²) vinyl.