Building Safer Indoor Playgrounds for Kids By Soft Play Foam Structures

As families and education centers increasingly prioritize safety, flexibility, and fun in children’s environments, soft play foam structures are becoming a global trend in indoor playground design. For OEM buyers, offering customizable, safe, and engaging foam play components presents a high-demand opportunity—especially in schools, daycare centers, therapy rooms, and commercial play zones.

Soft foam is the ideal protective material for safe and fun children's playgrounds.

What Are Soft Play Foam Structures?

Soft play structures are modular shapes made from impact-absorbing foam—cut, wrapped, and sewn into safe, colorful, and engaging forms for toddlers and children. These include:

• Crawl tunnels, climbing blocks, wedges, and bridges

• Soft stairs, slides, and obstacle kits

• Themed elements like cars, animals, or buildings

• Modular gym sets and home play furniture

Materials Used: Designed for Safety, Built for Performance

At New Edge, we offer multiple foam and cover material options to match your market needs and price points:

Cover options include PVC leather, PU coating, or textile fabric—all waterproof, easy to clean, and phthalate-free.

Core Components in Indoor Foam Playgrounds

Here are common structure types OEM buyers often request, ideal for building modular playsets or customized playgrounds: 

Foam Structure Type	Description	Age Range	OEM Opportunity
Crawl Tunnels	Lightweight, hollow foam tubes designed for infants and toddlers to crawl through, encouraging spatial awareness and motor skill development.	6 months – 3 years	Customize with animal shapes, jungle or underwater themes, textured grips, or handles for better mobility. Option to add branding or printed educational content (e.g., ABCs, numbers).
Climbing Blocks	Modular foam blocks such as cubes, wedges, cylinders, and platforms used for safe climbing, step training, and imaginative building.	1 – 5 years	Offer Velcro-backed designs for secure stacking. Include custom shapes (e.g., castle, rocket) or educational patterns. Option to design foldable or modular storage-friendly sets.
Bridges & Arches	Soft foam bridges and arches that serve as balance tools, promoting core strength and gross motor skills.	1 – 4 years	Create themed sets (e.g., rainbow, safari animals). Add interactive elements like tactile surfaces or sound modules. Can be integrated into sensory play zones.
Foam Stairs & Slides	Soft elevation foam units for safe climbing and sliding play, helping toddlers explore height differences with confidence.	All toddler ages	Combine with matching crash mats or crawl zones for themed adventure sets (e.g., mountain, spaceship). OEM can provide branding opportunities or folding designs for space-saving storage.
Obstacle Course Kits	Sets of multiple foam components that encourage agility, coordination, and problem-solving through active play.	2 – 6 years	Package as full play gym kits with instructional cards or video guides. Develop retail-ready kits with carrying bags. OEMs can co-brand with preschools, gyms, or play centers.

Children playground basic requirements

1. Safety Compliance

• Non-toxic, phthalate-free, and compliant with EN71, CPSIA, and ASTM F963 standards.

• Soft edges and anti-slip bases prevent injuries in toddler zones.

2. Customization & Branding

• OEM buyers can specify:

• Shapes, sizes, and color themes

• Printed logos or educational graphics

• Material grade (fire-retardant, antibacterial, etc.)

3. Durability & Maintenance

• Waterproof PVC covers resist wear and tear.

• Foam maintains structure after repeated compression.

• Easy to wipe clean—ideal for schools and public use.

4. Modular Design for Flexible Layouts

• Buyers can offer build-your-own kits or large play zones that grow with the space.

• Velcro, zippers, or hook-and-loop connectors allow safe and easy rearrangement.

New Edge’s upholstered bed frames are among our top products, offering maximum safety and comfort for children

Why Choose New Edge as Your OEM Partner?

New Edge is a trusted Vietnamese manufacturer with over 20 years of experience producing high-performance foam products for global markets. We’re fully equipped to serve your retail, institutional, or educational product line needs.

Our Capabilities:

Feature	What We Offer
Material Expertise	EVA, PE, PU, TPE, and cross-linked foam; PVC/PU coating
Precision Cutting	CNC cutting, die-cutting, lamination
Design & Engineering Support	OEM services with sample manufacturing and rapid prototyping
Custom Branding	Logos, packaging design, and private labeling
Safety Certification	Compliance with CPSIA, ASTM F963, EN71, REACH, RoHS
Scalable Production	Small batch to large-scale runs with consistent QC
Export Logistics	FOB Vietnam, DDP shipping to U.S. and Europe, customs clearance assistance

Focused on the U.S. Market

We understand the expectations of American buyers:

• Product testing-ready for U.S. retail chains

• Retail packaging customization for Walmart, Amazon, and boutique brands

• Responsive technical communication and sample development

• Export-proven logistics chain to the U.S., Canada, and Latin America

Let's Build Safer, Smarter Playgrounds Together

Whether you're an educational supplier, toy brand, home product retailer, or indoor playground operator, New Edge can help you create fun, safe, and fully customized soft foam playsets your customers will love.

Contact us now to request consultation, foam samples, or a custom quotation for your upcoming OEM project. We're ready to serve yout needs.

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