Play tents vs playhouses: which to stock
How a wooden-pole teepee compares with an aluminium-frame textile playhouse for retail, gifting and rental businesses.
Written by the Olyo team. Updated .
Stock teepee play tents for gifting, personalisation and smaller rooms: they are a cotton cover on natural wooden poles. Stock playhouses for a bigger floor presence: they have an aluminium frame, a cotton cover and a floor mat, at 120 × 80 × 130 cm. Many retailers carry both.
At a glance
| Teepee play tent | Playhouse (Enjoy, Candy, Thematic) | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Natural wooden poles | Aluminium frame |
| Cover | 100% cotton | 100% cotton |
| Floor mat | Included | Included |
| Size | Confirmed per quotation | 120 × 80 × 130 cm (W × D × H) |
| Personalisation | Name banner and bunting in every set | Embroidered name banner (optional) |
| Designs | 7 colours | 22 products across 3 models |
When a teepee is the better choice
Teepees have a classic, recognisable shape that photographs well for gift shops and social media. Name embroidery makes them a natural personalised gift.
When a playhouse is the better choice
A playhouse reads as a little room: windows, a door and a floor mat. The aluminium frame assembles and comes apart easily, which suits rental businesses that set up and take down often.
For rental businesses
Whichever you choose, order spare covers. A fleet stays in service while covers are being washed, and replacement covers are cheaper than replacing whole units.
