Our play mats consist of one fabric cover with two side zip openings, and two natural latex foam inserts.
Play mat covers: either 100% organic cotton, vegan leather, or a blend of bamboo jersey + organic cotton + spandex. The cotton covers are GOTS certified organic, and the vegan leather and bamboo jersey blend covers are OEKO-TEX certified.
Foam inserts: both foam insert options are 1” of 100% natural dunlop latex foam. The Classic is Oeko-Tex certified, and the Organic is GOLS certified.
The waterproof cover sets are optional, and come as a set of two zippered covers. The waterproof covers are 100% bamboo jersey fabric and Oeko-Tex certified.
The bottom of the outer cover is made with the same fabric as the top (either 100% cotton or vegan leather depending on mat type). Unlike the top, the bottom has a crease down the middle of the mat where the two foam pieces meet.
Latex foam is a natural foam rubber that's manufactured using sap from the rubber tree. It is 100% natural, non-toxic, untreated with flame retardants, anti-bacterial, self-ventilating, biodegradable, and non-allergenic. It is the perfect consistency for a soft but firm play surface. You can read more about latex foam here.
Because our latex foam is made without any synthetic chemicals, the final product often has slight variations in appearance that do not affect quality, performance, or durability in any way. It is common for small tears and bubbles to form during the baking process, and any discolorations you may notice are the residuals of burnt latex sap. These imperfections are the natural result of clean manufacturing, and are undetectable once the foam is inserted into the play mat cover.
While both our classic latex foam and our organic latex foam are made from the same raw material (tree sap), the consistency between the two finished products varies slightly, with the organic foam having a more spongy feel. Both products have the same firmness and have toxin-free certifications, but our organic foam is GOLS-certified and meets a stringent criteria of social and environmental responsibility.
Natural latex foam turns yellow as it ages due to the oxidation of the plant material. This is a natural process, just like the way paper yellows with age, and it does not affect the quality or performance of the foam.
Though the materials are safe, this specific product is not intended for sleep. The mats are 100% breathable and self-ventilating, but they have not been treated with flame retardants as required by sleep products. As a reminder, if your child does take a nap, you should not leave your child alone sleeping on the mats.
Cotton mat cover: To wash, unzip the cover on the sides and remove the foam inserts. Machine wash cold with mild detergent using a gentle cycle. If your cover was loose with room to shrink, feel free to dry with low heat. Once shrunken, it will stretch out with play for the perfectly snug fit. If your cover already fits the foam nicely, please hang-dry or tumble dry using no heat. Do not use fabric softener or chlorine bleach.
Vegan leather cover: Our Everywhere mats can be wiped clean with any chemical-free cleaner.
Foam inserts: Natural latex foam is not water resistant. Please do not attempt to wash them, but instead spot clean with mild soap and water. We also offer add-on waterproof cover sets to help preserve against spills. In the case that you need a foam replacement, please check our product listings. If you need just one foam replaced instead of the whole set, please reach out to support@tokimats.com
Absolutely. We want to make sure you appreciate the quality of the foam, and that your kids love it too! You can get a free sample here, shipping costs not included.
