Pastel play cloth made of 100% cotton.
Discover the power of imagination with our pastel play cloths made from pure cotton. Also known as play cloth, play cotton, rainbow play cloth or cotton play cloth. Each cloth is handmade in the Netherlands and contains no microplastics. Durable, safe and soft for even the youngest explorers.
Play cloth toy
The cotton play cloths are perfect for open-ended play: toys without fixed rules or goals. This allows your child to decide what it becomes, which makes it not only creative but also suitable for every age. From baby to primary school child. The play cloth grows with you in terms of play imagination.
Play cotton from Pit and Play comes in two sizes:
- 48x48 cm medium
– 72x72cm Large
The cloths are handmade and this may cause the size to vary slightly.
Which size is right for your child?
Our play cloths are available in two sizes, each tailored to motor skills and play needs:
1. Medium (48 x 48 cm)
2. Large (75 × 75 cm)
Children choose what they do with them. By offering multiple sizes and colors, you increase the richness of play possibilities. The different sizes are suitable for every child. However, we notice that up to 3 years old, the medium is convenient in terms of body size. And the large is for 3+. Although this is not a fixed rule.
Colored play cloths
Choose from all the colors of the rainbow, pastel play cloths, and six unique confetti color schemes:
- Confetti play cloth
- Super Confetti play cloth
- Super Warm
- Super Cool
- Fusion
- Bloom
These colors are exactly matched to our beanbags. Combine them for even more playing fun, sensory stimulation, and color coordination. Perfect for use with Stapelstein, rainbows, dolls, baskets or as a background for themed tables.
What can you do with play cloths?
- Building dens or cozy nooks
- Dressing up as a cape or scarf for role play
- Lining a doll's cradle or basket
- Creating a sensory play surface
- Decorating a themed table for the season or holiday
- Using as a waving or dancing cloth
- Having a picnic or tea party with cuddly toys
- Adding color to free play
- Mimicking waves, grass, fire, rain, snow.
These cotton play cloths are an investment in years of playtime, creative thinking, and calming play.
Combine with our matching products for a harmonious and inspiring whole in your play area.
Cotton Play Cloths. Sustainable Open-Ended Toys for All Ages
Play cloths are more than just a piece of fabric. They are an invitation to imaginative play, a haven for sensitive children, and a versatile element in any play corner. Our 100% cotton cloths are specially designed for children of all ages, from babies to primary school children. Discover below why these fabrics are indispensable in any family that chooses open-ended toys, sustainability, and sensory enrichment.
Why a cotton play cloth?
Cotton play cloths are the basis for endless free play. They stimulate the senses, give children control over their play, and are safe, soft and breathable. Our cloths:
🌞 Are made of 100% pure cotton
💗 Contain no harmful substances (OEKO-TEX certified)
🫂 Are produced in the Netherlands
🥳 CE marking
🤓 Are machine washable and retain their shape and color
🤹♀️ They combine beautifully with other toys such as sensory beanbags, wooden loose parts or Stapelstein elements.
Playing without rules: what children do with play cloths
The power of a cotton play cloth lies in its simplicity. Children invent what it becomes themselves. Examples from practice:
- A flag on a boat
- A cape for a knight
- A roof of a hut
- A magical magic cloth
- A tablecloth for a tea party
- A waving sea in small world play
- A doll's blanket or cradle lining
- A mandala or stage during imaginative play
The older the child, the more creative the application. The cloths adapt seamlessly to the child's developmental level: that is the core of open-ended play.
Pastel colors play cloth
Our play cloths are available in different color styles:
Rainbow shades – colorful, playful, inviting
Pastel shades – soft, calming, harmonious
Confetti - Super confetti, confetti, super cool, super warm, fusion, Bloom.
Sustainable gift toy
Washable at 30 °C, preferably with a mild detergent
Use a laundry bag to limit wear and tear
Do not tumble dry – air dry to maintain shape
Iron at low temperature if desired
Ethical production
Our cotton fabrics are not only beautiful and practical, but also made with care for people and the planet:
OEKO-TEX certified cotton – safe for child and environment
No synthetic additives or microplastics
Choosing these cloths is choosing conscious parenting with an eye for natural materials.
Why is open-ended play important?
Open-ended toys challenge children to think for themselves, make choices and invent stories. It promotes:
Independent play behavior
Creative thinking
Sensory development
Problem-solving ability
Concentration and inner peace
Due to their versatility, play cloths can be used in sensory play as well as role play and group play. They effortlessly grow with your child.
Gift tip & combination ideas
Looking for an original and sustainable gift? A set of cotton play cloths is ideal for:
Baby showers
First birthday
Christmas gifts
Seasonal table starters
Combine a play cloth with:
Handmade beanbags
Stapelstein or wobble boards
Natural wooden blocks
Seasonal figures or felt elements
Buy cotton play cloth:
Available individually or in sets
Choice of dozens of colors and prints
Combine yourself for a unique composition
Always handmade & directly available from stock
