Daycare textiles: nap mats, cot sheets and bib packs
What childcare centres and educational suppliers specify when ordering nap mats, cot sheets, linen bags, bibs and art smocks.
Written by the Olyo team. Updated .
Daycare textiles are washed constantly, so specify durable, washable fabrics, removable covers on nap mats, sizes that match your cots and mats, and names or colour codes for sorting. We make nap mats, covers, cot sheets, linen bags, bib packs and smocks to order.
What to specify
- Dimensions of your cots and mats
- Removable, washable covers
- Fabric that survives frequent hot washing
- Names, colour codes or room labels
- Packing per room or per child
Typical products
| Product | Notes |
|---|---|
| Roll-up nap mat | Removable cover and a strap for storage |
| Replacement nap-mat cover | Made to the size of your existing mats |
| Cot sheet | Fitted to your cot size |
| Linen bag | For each child’s bedding |
| Bib pack | Multipacks for daily use |
| Art smock | Long sleeves, wipeable fabric (sourced) |
| Reading-corner canopy or play tent | For quiet corners and book areas; see our hanging canopies and play tents |
Ordering for several rooms or sites
Childcare groups and educational suppliers usually order the same items for several rooms or sites. Agree one specification per product, with a colour or label per room, and we keep it as the reference so later orders and replacements match.
Pack per room or per site if that is how you distribute, and tell us the delivery addresses with the order. Replacement covers and sheets can then be reordered in small quantities, from 5 pieces per product.
Fabrics that last
Frequent hot washing is the main stress on daycare textiles. Woven cotton and cotton blends hold up well for sheets and covers; jersey suits fitted cot sheets; terry suits bibs. We agree the fabric and its wash temperature during sampling, and wash-test the sample before production.
Questions
Can you make nap-mat covers for mats we already have?
Yes. Send the mat dimensions and thickness, or a mat as a sample, and we make removable covers to fit.
Can each child’s name go on their bedding?
Yes. Names can be embroidered or printed on labels, and items packed per child or per room.
What is the minimum order?
From 5 pieces per product. The minimum for a new product is confirmed after we review your brief.
