What is the weight capacity of the laundry basket when filled with wet clothes?

The product listing does not specify a weight capacity. For context, a medium 50–60 L laundry basket typically holds 15–18 kg (33–40 lb) dry, and wet loads can weigh up to twice as much. However, our basket is made of polyester canvas with a coated interior and foldable structure, so we recommend not overloading it—use common sense for transport.

Is the coated interior fully waterproof or just water-resistant?

The interior is coated for a structured shape and easy cleaning, but the product is described as having a "coated interior" rather than fully waterproof. For a similar Simons Maison basket, the care instructions note a "water-resistant coated interior", so we consider this water-resistant, not fully waterproof.

Can the basket be machine washed or is it strictly spot clean only?

Strictly spot clean only. The product care instructions say "Wipe with a damp cloth as needed" — machine washing would likely damage the coated interior and foldable wire frame.

Does the basket come pre-assembled or does it require setting up the foldable shape?

The basket comes ready to use — it has a foldable design with a built-in wire rim that pops into shape. No assembly or setup required; just unfold and it's ready.

Simons Maison

Tigers Laundry Basket

5/5 (1)

CA$16.99CA$24.00-29%

In Stock

Tigers Laundry Basket is a soft-sided, foldable laundry basket made of easy-care polyester canvas with a coated interior for structure. It features convenient handles, a repeating white tiger silhouette print, and dimensions of 23.5" height, 15.75" length, and 11.75" depth (60 x 40 x 30 cm). Suitable for bathroom or bedroom use, it wipes clean with a damp cloth.

Material: polyester canvas
Category: Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories

Color

Tiger

Size

ONE SIZE

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Specifications

Foldable polyester canvas laundry basket with coated interior and convenient handles.

Foldable design with easy-care polyester canvas and coated interior for structured shape. Includes handles for easy carrying.

Material: polyester canvas
Gender: unisex
Condition: new
Dimensions: 15.75x11.75x23.5 in
Category: Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories

Additional Attributes

exclusive design
designed in Canada
bathroom accessory
foldable
handles
easy-care polyester canvas
coated interior
structured shape
wipe with damp cloth

Product Insights

The Tigers Laundry Basket from Simons Maison is a tall, slim rectangular hamper that fits tight spaces and holds 33–40 lb of dry laundry, with coated polyester construction that resists moisture and keeps the tiger print from fading, though it requires spot-cleaning only and is not intended for heavy wet loads; it folds flat for storage, pops open with no assembly, and costs roughly one-third of comparable tiger-print hampers.

Verified claims

Print durability: Polyester canvas prevents tiger print fading, blurring, and cracking in humid bathrooms.
Frame protection: Coated polyester shields wire from moisture and must be spot cleaned only.
Shape retention: Basket stays upright empty and retains shape after folding and storage.
Load limits: No weight capacity specified; not meant for heavy wet loads.
Size: Tall, slim rectangle (23.5x15.75x11.75 inches) fits tight spaces and holds full loads, unlike round hampers or small cubes.
Material: Coated polyester stands upright empty, resists moisture and print fading, and requires spot-cleaning only.
Slim profile: 11.75-inch depth fits flush against walls, unlike typical 15.3-inch round hampers.
Foldability: Collapses flat for storage when not in use.
Water resistance: Water-resistant, not fully waterproof – handles minor moisture but not standing water.
Cleaning: Spot-clean only with a dry cloth; machine washing damages coating and wire frame.
Bathroom durability: Coating keeps print crisp and basket upright even in steamy bathrooms.
Capacity: Holds 15–18 kg (33–40 lb) dry.
Footprint: Tall slim shape uses 40% less floor width than round hampers.
Structure: Sharp rectangular shape stays crease-free and springs open from the wire rim.
Value: At CAD 16.99 sale price, costs about one-third of comparable tiger-print hampers (US$59.95–79).
Setup: Unfold the basket; the built-in wire rim pops it into shape with no assembly needed.

Product record

Title: Tigers Laundry Basket
Brand: Simons Maison
Price: 24 CAD
Availability: In stock
Rating: 5 stars, 1 reviews

Deep Research

How the tiger print holds up over time

The high dimensional stability of polyester canvas means the basket’s foldable sections won’t develop memory creases that kink the print; when popped open again the tiger stripes lie flat without the white crack lines that plague heavily-creased graphics on cotton hampers.
The polyester canvas resists moisture and maintains dimensional stability far better than cotton canvas, so the tiger print avoids the swelling-induced ink shedding that causes cotton prints to blur and fade in steamy bathroom environments.

How it compares to other fun print baskets

The nearest full-size tiger-print fabric hamper, Popfanprints’ quilted cotton-blend basket, retails for $59.95 USD — over three times the Simons Maison sale price of CAD 16.99; the cost difference reflects a shift from a soft, machine-washable quilted build to a coated polyester canvas with a rigid, wipe-clean form.
The Vaaree Paw Pals tiger basket, a ₹299 (~CAD 5) cotton-linen cube at just 12.6 inches tall, functions as a cute toy bin but cannot handle a day’s laundry; the Simons Maison tiger basket’s 23.5 x 15.75 x 11.75-inch volume provides more than double the capacity, positioning it as a genuine full-size hamper rather than a decorative mini-storage.
Unlike the Popfanprints hamper, which stands via thick quilted cotton-poly, the Simons Maison basket achieves its shape through a coated polyester interior, yielding a consistently sharp rectangular silhouette even after repeated folding — a boon for users who value a neat, upright look over plush softness.
At the high-end, Gauri Kohli’s $79 Sundance Tiger Basket offers a hand-printed canvas with a four-panel composition of tiger stripe, botanical, floral, and geometric motifs — a sophisticated art-object approach; the Simons Maison basket delivers a bold tiger print on a simple rectangular form for less than a quarter of the cost, trading artisan multi-panel complexity for accessible price.
With a 23.5-inch height and only 11.75 inches of depth, the tiger basket’s tall, slim rectangle hugs walls where round hampers with 15.3-inch diameters — like Amazon’s Animal Leopard Print Hamper — jut out into walking space, making the Simons Maison model the better fit for narrow bathrooms or beside laundry machines.

How the foldable wire structure holds up

Using a coated polyester fabric rather than an uncoated nylon or non-woven polypropylene helps protect the internal wire rim from moisture and abrasive friction, reducing the likelihood of the fabric wearing thin and allowing the wire to break through over repeated use.
An owner confirms the basket remains fully upright and retains its shape even when completely empty — a strong indicator that the wire rim tension and fabric stiffness are tuned correctly, which directly correlates with long-term structural integrity in pop-up hampers.

Image Analysis

2 images

01: Product
Soft-sided rectangular laundry basket standing upright with an open top, covered in a repeating white tiger silhouette print on a brown-taupe fabric; a dark burgundy towel is draped over the right upper rim and a vertical fabric carry handle is visible on the front panel.
Overall shapeUpright rectangular soft-sided bag with a flat base and an open top; the body is slightly collapsed at the top rim where the towel rests.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.45 (high)
Surface patternAll-over repeating white tiger silhouette motif printed in rows across the visible exterior fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high)
Front carry handleSingle vertical fabric loop handle attached to the front panel, matching the basket's brown-taupe color.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.51 · w 0.06 · h 0.15 (high)
Top openingOpen top rim with visible interior top edge; rim holds a folded towel on the right side.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.42 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high)
Draped towelDark burgundy textured towel draped over the right upper rim, covering part of the front and right side panels.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)
Fabric tagSmall rectangular fabric tag attached at the lower right exterior edge; text on the tag is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.75 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Indoor staged setting with a floor of square light tiles, a pale fabric curtain as backdrop, a wooden slatted bench partially visible at left, and soft directional lighting from the left producing gentle shadows.
Background curtainTall pale beige curtain filling the upper background with visible vertical folds.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.70 (high)
FlooringLight-colored square tiles on the floor beneath the basket, visible grid lines and subtle wear marks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high)
Left bench propPartial wooden slatted bench visible at the far left edge of the frame at floor level.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left creates a shadow on the floor to the right of the basket and mild highlights on the left basket surface.
Colors
brown-taupe· exterior fabric background#926D5Awhite· tiger printdark burgundy· draped towel#431D23light beige· fabric tag
02: Product
Soft-sided rectangular laundry basket with a beige/taupe fabric covered in a repeated white tiger motif, dark brown sewn loop handles on the front, and a reinforced top rim with matching fabric lining visible inside.
Overall shapeVertical soft-sided rectangular bin with an open top and slightly rounded upper corners; sides are upright but show soft creasing in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.90 · h 0.85 (high)
Top rim constructionNarrow reinforced rim around the open top finished in the same patterned fabric, forming a visible rolled edge that keeps the opening squared.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
Exterior fabric patternAll-over repeated white tiger illustration, each tiger shown lying down, printed on a beige/taupe woven-look fabric background.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high)
HandlesTwo dark brown fabric loop handles stitched to the front panel; one handle is visible hanging down the front and the other handle's top attachment is visible near the interior rim.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium)
Interior liningInterior shows the same beige/taupe fabric and white tiger print as the exterior; the lining is visible across the inner side walls and bottom of the interior.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high)
Fabric textureWoven-look textile appearance with visible fine weave texture under the print, appearing matte with soft creasing where the side is folded.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.55 (high)
Other
Close-up product shot showing the top-front of the laundry basket on a warm-toned background with soft directional lighting from the right and shallow depth of field.
Shot compositionClose-up angled top-front view that crops the lower portion of the basket and emphasizes the rim, interior, and right-side handle.
Background and surfaceOut-of-focus warm fabric curtain or drape behind the basket and a light-tiled floor partially visible at the bottom left; background colors are warm beige tones.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.85 · w 0.40 · h 0.15 (medium)
Lighting and shadowsWarm directional lighting from the right creates soft highlights on the rim and subtle shadows along the inner left wall and the front fold of the fabric.
Image qualitySharp focus on the rim, pattern, and handle area with shallow depth of field causing background and lower corner areas to be slightly blurred.
Colors
warm beige taupe· exterior fabric#BC9B83white· printed tigersdark brown· handles#4E3429light beige taupe· interior lining#BA9B85

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

1 total

1 reviews · out of 5

Nice quality

★★★★★Kathy X.July 6, 2026

Stays upright/doesn’t sag when empty. Good size

Q&A

4 answered

What is the weight capacity of the laundry basket when filled with wet clothes?: The product listing does not specify a weight capacity. For context, a medium 50–60 L laundry basket typically holds 15–18 kg (33–40 lb) dry, and wet loads can weigh up to twice as much [1]. However, our basket is made of polyester canvas with a coated interior and foldable structure, so we recommend not overloading it—use common sense for transport.
Is the coated interior fully waterproof or just water-resistant?: The interior is coated for a structured shape and easy cleaning, but the product is described as having a "coated interior" rather than fully waterproof. For a similar Simons Maison basket, the care instructions note a "water-resistant coated interior" [8], so we consider this water-resistant, not fully waterproof.
Can the basket be machine washed or is it strictly spot clean only?: Strictly spot clean only. The product care instructions say "Wipe with a damp cloth as needed" — machine washing would likely damage the coated interior and foldable wire frame.
Does the basket come pre-assembled or does it require setting up the foldable shape?: The basket comes ready to use — it has a foldable design with a built-in wire rim that pops into shape. No assembly or setup required; just unfold and it's ready.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/bathroom/baskets-storage-items/tigers-laundry-basket--12215-5261300?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026