Tenderplay designs and manufactures custom foam ball pit collections for children’s brands, retailers and importers worldwide.
From concept and sampling to mass production, we help buyers create differentiated products that match their market, brand positioning and target price.
Designed for home use, retail programs and commercial play spaces, with custom foam, fabric, shapes, colors and packaging solutions.
Better usability, stability and fewer product complaints.
Products better matched to your target age, channel and price point.
More consistent quality and lower return risk.
Lower shipping volume with better post-delivery product recovery.
Everything you need to develop, customize and manufacture your ball pits.
Choose an existing structure and customize the fabric, color, logo and packaging.
Adjust the modules, shapes, dimensions and foam configuration.
Develop an exclusive collection from concept and sampling to mass production.
Customized firmness and support
Multiple textures, colors and performance options
Custom modules, shapes and combinations
Adapted to your market and price point
Children’s soft products are lightweight but take up significant shipping space. Based on years of experience in compression packaging, Tenderplay has developed an efficient system that reduces shipping volume by 75%–82% while protecting product quality and recovery after unpacking. This helps brands reduce logistics costs and improve shipping efficiency.
See how our designers turn ideas, colors and shapes into products made for real play and real homes.
We wanted this ball pit to feel fun from the first look. Inspired by a watermelon, we used fresh green on the outside and bright red inside to create a playful contrast. The familiar fruit theme makes the design easy for children to recognize while also helping the product stand out from more basic ball pits.
We wanted this ball pit to feel soft and comfortable from the first touch. So we chose a plush grey fabric that feels gentle for children and gives the product a warmer, more premium look. The neutral color also makes it easy to fit into different home styles without looking too bright or childish.
We wanted this design to feel simple, soft and easy to introduce to the market. The cream color gives it a warm, neutral look, while the classic round shape keeps the product familiar and practical. It’s a good starting design for brands entering the ball pit category for the first time.
Most elements can be customized, including size, shape, wall height, wall thickness, base thickness, fabric, colors, patterns and branding.
We support round, square and custom shapes, plus woven labels, embroidered logos and printed hang tags. Packaging can also be vacuum-compressed or roll-packed based on your sales channel.
For a more accurate quote and timeline, share your target market, order quantity and compliance requirements when starting the project.
Ball pit walls use 25D high-resilience PU foam for impact cushioning and shape retention, while the base uses a softer foam for sitting and crawling comfort.
Foam specifications, including density, hardness and rebound, are confirmed during product development to meet children's product chemical safety requirements.
For markets requiring EN71, ASTM F963 or CPSC/CPC-related compliance, we can also support third-party laboratory testing.
We control the foam cutting direction for each part to improve recovery, and the wall foam achieves ≥95% rebound within the specified recovery time after compression.Durability is tested on the finished ball pit, including fabric tension, seam strength and edge recovery.For high-frequency use in daycares or play centers, we can recommend a higher-density wall foam for better long-term support.
Yes. Removable, machine-washable covers are supported and recommended for both home and institutional use.Zippers can be hidden or designed with child-resistant closures to reduce hard pressure points and accidental opening.Fabrics such as corduroy, milk fiber and teddy fleece can support repeated washing. We can recommend the most suitable option based on your target market and care-label requirements.
At TenderPlay, every handshake, every visit, and every photo tells a story — a story of mutual trust, shared values, and lasting partnerships. From Europe to North America, Asia to Oceania, we’ve had the honor of welcoming clients from all over the world to our factory. These captured moments are more than just pictures — they are the proof of genuine collaboration and growing friendships across borders.
