Preschool gym mats need to do two things a standard tumbling mat doesn't: land a four-year-old softly enough that they'll try the skill again, and still support a room full of kids without bottoming out. The UCS Educator 240 Series does it with two foam layers instead of one - a 1" soft contact top over a 1.375" polyethylene base, 2 3/8" total.
Key features and benefits
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1" soft contact top layer — forgiving first contact so young students build confidence instead of hesitating.
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1.375" polyethylene support layer — firm base underneath keeps the mat from bottoming out under repeated use.
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2 3/8" total dual-density foam — two compressions in one mat, sized for early childhood and elementary PE.
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21 oz. knife-coated vinyl cover — leather-grain embossed surface wipes clean and resists scuffing.
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1' panels, 2' accordion folds — folds compact enough for a classroom closet, not just an equipment room.
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Velcro on 2 or 4 sides — four-side option joins mats into one continuous floor or protects a wall.
Preschool gym mats specifications
| Available sizes |
4' x 4', 4' x 6', 4' x 8', 5' x 10', 6' x 12' |
| Total thickness |
2 3/8" |
| Foam construction |
1" soft contact top layer over 1.375" polyethylene support layer |
| Cover material |
21 oz. leather-grain embossed, knife-coated vinyl |
| Panel configuration |
1' panels, accordion fold every 2' |
| Stitching |
207 high-tenacity thread |
| Fasteners |
2" velcro, 2 sides (V2) or 4 sides (V4) |
| Color options |
Solid or two-color |
| Mat weight |
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| Certifications / compliance |
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| Warranty |
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| Country of manufacture |
USA |
Who it's for
Preschool directors, elementary PE teachers, and early-childhood program coordinators buy the 240 when the same mat has to serve a movement class, a rainy-day indoor recess, and an occasional tumbling unit. The soft top is the reason it works for students who are still learning to fall.
Pediatric occupational and physical therapy clinics use the 240 as a floor-work surface for the same reason - enough give for a child on hands and knees, enough support for an adult therapist kneeling alongside them.
What's included
- One UCS Educator 240 Series folding mat in the size and velcro configuration selected
- 2" velcro fasteners, factory sewn (2 or 4 sides per configuration)
Sold individually. Order multiple mats to build a connected floor.
Ordering and returns
Only Blue or Black solid colors are eligible for return. All other colors and two-color combinations are custom-made to order.
WARNING TO CA RESIDENTS: Due to Proposition 65 in the State of California, this product may contain a chemical or substance known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
UCS has built athletic and educational matting in Lincolnton, NC for decades, and the Educator 240 is made to the same spec whether it's one mat for a single classroom or a full floor for a district. Request a freight quote before ordering, or call 800-526-4856 to talk through sizing with someone who knows the product.
