{"product_id":"experia-fibre-optic-tranquility-tunnel","title":"Experia Fiber Optic Tranquility Tunnel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrawl, Glow \u0026amp; Calm with the Experia Fiber Optic Tranquility Tunnel – A Sensory Hideaway Where the Fibre Optics Are Around You – Calming or Superactive, Sturdy Enough to Climb Over\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Experia Fibre Optic Tranquility Tunnel is the only Experia sensory product in which the user is inside the fibre optics, not looking at them from the outside. Available across North America in two models — Calming and Superactive it is a 48\"L x 40\"W x 32\"H padded fibre optic tunnel that users can crawl through, lie inside, or climb up and over, while hundreds of colour-changing LED fibre optic strands shift above their head and around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe experience of being enclosed in changing colour is fundamentally different from watching a fibre optic wall panel or a bubble tube from across the room. Inside the Tranquility Tunnel, the sensory input is directional — above the user, close, surrounding. The fibre optic light source is internal, and the tunnel structure holds the strands above and around whoever is inside. It is calming not because it is distant and ambient, but because it is close, soft, and enveloping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tunnel is manufactured from strong, phthalate-free vinyl with enough structural integrity for users to climb up and over the outside of the tunnel — not just through it. This is an important purchase signal for settings where rough-and-tumble use is expected; the tunnel is engineered to take it. Crawling through the tunnel also develops upper body strength and supports motor planning — the page's own copy notes crawling as a precursor to handwriting and fine motor skill development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Calming model cycles through colours automatically with no controller. The Superactive model includes the wireless 8-button Qi-charging controller (90ft range), and the Maze Controller is available as an add-on for tilt-to-change gross motor interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll components operate on low voltage via the included transformer plugged into a standard 110v outlet. Adult supervision required. Ages 3+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKey Features of the Experia Fibre Optic Tranquility Tunnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFibre Optics Inside - Colour Changes Happen Around and Above the User\u003c\/em\u003e - The fibre optic strands are inside the tunnel, illuminating the interior so that users crawling through or lying inside are enclosed in colour-changing light — a sensory experience that no wall-mounted fibre optic panel or bubble tube can replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCrawl Through OR Climb Up and Over - Incredibly Sturdy Construction\u003c\/em\u003e - The tunnel is engineered to be used in two ways: users can crawl through the inside to experience the colour-changing fibre optic interior, or they can climb up and over the outside of the tunnel as a gross motor challenge. The construction supports both uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTwo Models - Calming and Superactive\u003c\/em\u003e - The Calming model cycles through colours automatically with no controller required. The Superactive model includes the wireless 8-button Qi-charging controller (90ft range) for user-controlled colour changes, with the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(76, 157, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesensorysupply.com\/products\/experia-maze-controller\" title=\"Experia Maze Controller\" style=\"color: rgb(76, 157, 169);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaze Controller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e available as an add-on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePhthalate-Free Vinyl - Strong, Easy to Clean\u003c\/em\u003e - The entire tunnel is manufactured from strong, phthalate-free vinyl that wipes clean, meeting the hygiene standards required in school, clinic, and care environments while withstanding active physical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCrawling Develops Upper Body Strength and Fine Motor Precursor Skills\u003c\/em\u003e - Crawling through the tunnel builds upper body strength and bilateral coordination — skills directly relevant to handwriting readiness, fine motor development, and the physical foundation for many daily living tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVisual and Tactile Sensory Experience\u003c\/em\u003e - The fibre optic interior creates both a visual sensory input (colour-changing light above and around the user) and a tactile one (the soft vinyl surface, the enclosed proprioceptive experience of being inside a tunnel).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eInternal LED Light Sources - No Lamp Replacement Required\u003c\/em\u003e - The tunnel is illuminated by internal LED light sources that never need replacing, keeping ongoing maintenance minimal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLow Voltage Operation via Included Transformer\u003c\/em\u003e - Operates on low voltage through the included transformer, plugged into a standard 110v outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/em\u003e - Manufactured by Experia USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSkills Developed Through the Experia Fibre Optic Tranquility Tunnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGross Motor Skills\u003c\/em\u003e - Crawling through the tunnel on hands and knees, and climbing up and over the outside, develops bilateral coordination, upper body strength, core stability, and spatial navigation — all key gross motor foundations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFine Motor Precursor Skills\u003c\/em\u003e - Crawling is a confirmed developmental precursor to handwriting and fine motor dexterity; the tunnel provides a motivating gross motor context that directly supports fine motor readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVisual Tracking\u003c\/em\u003e - Following the shifting colours of the fibre optics above and around the user while moving through the tunnel develops visual tracking within a multisensory, whole-body movement context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eProprioceptive Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e - The enclosed tunnel space provides strong proprioceptive input — the user feels the tunnel walls, ceiling, and floor around them, developing body-in-space awareness through the experience of a bounded sensory environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSensory Regulation and Calming\u003c\/em\u003e - The combination of enclosed space, colour-changing light, and controlled sensory input makes the tunnel a natural retreat for individuals who need to down-regulate; the cocoon-like environment supports self-regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCommunication and Social Skills\u003c\/em\u003e - Two users can be in the tunnel simultaneously; shared sensory experience inside the tunnel creates a natural context for turn-taking, parallel play, and spontaneous communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSensory rooms and multi-sensory environments adding a fibre optic tunnel for immersive whole-body sensory input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOT clinics and therapy spaces where crawling, proprioceptive input, and fine motor precursor activities are therapeutic goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSchools and inclusive classrooms where an enclosed sensory hideaway supports de-escalation and voluntary regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChildren's gyms, play-based learning environments, and early years settings where active gross motor exploration is valued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChildren and adults of all abilities who benefit from whole-body immersive fibre optic sensory input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSettings where both Calming passive and Superactive interactive fibre optic experiences are needed from the same piece of equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 48\" L x 40\" W x 32\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 85 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Experia","offers":[{"title":"Superactive","offer_id":46052047716602,"sku":"320020S","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Calming","offer_id":46052047749370,"sku":"320020","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5885\/5162\/files\/experia-fibre-optic-tranquility-tunnel-boy-inside.jpg?v=1777562643","url":"https:\/\/thesensorysupply.com\/en-us\/products\/experia-fibre-optic-tranquility-tunnel","provider":"The Sensory Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}