Simons Maison
Busy City Foldable Play Mat 197 X 177 Cm
This foldable play mat is a city-themed play surface featuring printed road networks, buildings, vehicles, and an embossed alphabet and number grid. Made from soft polyethylene foam (XPE), it is reversible, easy to clean, and folds for convenient storage. Measuring 77.5 x 69.75 inches (197 x 177 cm), it provides a comfortable, safe area for toddlers to play and explore.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% polyethylene (XPE) foam
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Busy City Foldable Play Mat (197x177 cm, $78) uses closed-cell XPE foam to ensure chemical safety (no formamide, formaldehyde, phthalates, or heavy metals) and water resistance (≤0.1% absorption), keeping spills on the surface and preventing bacterial growth. It offers durable cushioning with ≥40% rebound and ≤10% compression set, plus thermal insulation from cold floors. The reversible design doubles visual lifespan, but cleaning requires a damp cloth and mild soap (no machine washing), and storing folded protects the graphics—a tradeoff for maintaining texture and longevity.
Verified claims
- Chemical safety
- XPE foam: no formamide, formaldehyde, phthalates, heavy metals; closed-cell structure prevents spill absorption and bacterial growth.
- Cushioning durability
- XPE foam has ≥40% rebound, ≤10% compression set, and resists moisture.
- Water resistance
- Closed-cell XPE foam absorbs ≤0.1% water, keeping spills on the surface.
- Cleaning
- Wipe with damp cloth and mild soap; do not submerge or machine wash.
- Maintenance
- Foldable and reversible design reduces dust and need for frequent cleaning.
- Insulation
- XPE foam provides thermal insulation from cold floors.
- Lifespan
- Two play surfaces double the mat's visual lifespan.
- Material durability
- XPE foam resists water (≤0.1%) and retains bounce (≥40% rebound).
- Care
- Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid machine washing.
- Fold-away protection
- Storing the mat folded extends the life of the printed graphics.
- Reversible design
- Alternating sides extends the graphic life of both surfaces.
- Spill resistance
- Spills pool on the surface and cannot stain the city print.
- Decorative accent
- Permanent decorative accent that blends into home decor.
- Hygiene
- XPE foam absorbs ≤0.1% water and wipes clean for hygienic play.
- Texture retention
- Foam rebounds ≥40% and fold storage limits wear, keeping texture consistent over months.
Product record
- Title
- Busy City Foldable Play Mat 197 X 177 Cm
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 78 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Foldable play mat laid flat, printed with a winding road network, small illustrated buildings, trees and a turquoise waterfront strip at the left. Visible fold seams create rectangular panel divisions; soft foam texture is apparent from surface finish and slight panel edge shadows.
- Overall shape and constructionRectangular foldable play mat composed of several rectangular panels joined by visible fold seams running horizontally and vertically; seams form a grid of panels with slight gaps and edge shadows.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (high) - Road network printGray two-lane roads with dashed center lines printed across the mat forming loops, roundabouts and junctions; small road markings such as arrows and mini traffic lights appear alongside roads.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.86 (high) - Illustrated objectsScattered colorful illustrations including small houses, multi-story buildings, trees, parked cars, a sports pitch, a bus and other tiny vehicles integrated into the road layout.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Waterfront panelLeftmost column features a continuous turquoise/blue vertical strip with seaside elements and buildings printed on it, visually distinct from the cream main surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.92 (high) - Surface textureMat surface appears slightly textured with a matte finish and subtle embossed square pattern visible in lighter areas; folds create small raised edges and shadows.
- Occluding props on matA small wooden stool with a green plush toy and an open illustrated book are placed on the upper right area; two small toy vehicles sit on the mat nearer the center and lower center.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Top-down lifestyle shot on a wood floor with soft even lighting; shadows from props fall softly to the lower-right. Image is vertically oriented and shows the entire mat with surrounding floor visible.
- Shot compositionTop-down view centered on the mat with wood floor visible around all edges; mat occupies the majority of frame and is aligned with image edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Props and stagingOpen illustrated book placed near top center, small wooden stool with green plush toy at top right, and two small toy vehicles arranged on the mat; these items are clearly staging props.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.23 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows cast by the stool, plush toy and small toys directed slightly toward the lower-right of the image.
Colors
cream· main background#F2ECE4medium gray· roadsturquoise blue· waterfront strip#54BCCAbright orange· buildings and vehiclesteal green· trees and small accents- Overall shape and constructionRectangular foldable play mat composed of several rectangular panels joined by visible fold seams running horizontally and vertically; seams form a grid of panels with slight gaps and edge shadows.
- 02
Product
A large foldable foam play mat laid flat and filling most of the frame, printed with simple trees, small animal illustrations, and a subtle textured square grid; visible fold seams create rectangular panels.
- Overall shapeRectangular foldable play mat with visible crease lines dividing it into panels; mat fills nearly the full image area and lies flat on a wood floor.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.96 · h 0.94 (high) - Base surface textureMat surface shows a repeating small square grid texture embossed across the cream background, visible across panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Tree graphicsMultiple stylized tree illustrations with solid rounded green canopies and thin brown trunks, repeated in several positions across the mat.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Animal illustrationsSmall cartoon animals printed on the mat including rounded hedgehog-like figures in brown and peach-orange sheep or lion-like figures in peach tones, positioned near trees and repeating across panels.
3 regions
x 0.82 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Fold seamsHorizontal crease lines run across the mat, indicating fold panels; seams are slightly darker and create subtle shadows.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.50 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (high) - Small circular markingsLight circular outline motifs printed on the mat in a subtle gray, repeated in multiple positions.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.58 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the mat on a wood floor with child props: a woven basket holding a teddy and blanket, scattered wooden blocks and a small open booklet; even overhead lighting and soft shadows.
- Woven basket propRound woven basket placed near the top-right on the mat containing a brown teddy bear and a pastel polka-dot baby blanket draped over the edge.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Wooden blocks and toysSeveral small wooden blocks and stackable toy pieces scattered on the mat, some casting small shadows consistent with overhead lighting.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Open bookletSmall open booklet or brochure lying on the mat with visible printed imagery and tiny text; text is too small to read at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Wood floor backgroundLight- to medium-toned wood plank floor visible around the mat at the image edges, used as the staging surface.
3 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.88 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft even overhead lighting with gentle shadows cast by toys and the basket, no strong directional glare.
Colors
cream· mat backgroundmint green· tree canopies#D3DCC4soft peach· animal bodies#E4BC93dark brown· tree trunks and small detailswarm brown· hedgehog bodies- Overall shapeRectangular foldable play mat with visible crease lines dividing it into panels; mat fills nearly the full image area and lies flat on a wood floor.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a folded foam play mat showing embossed alphabet/number grid, a printed teal road element with white outline, a narrow gray road, and stacked folded layers with visible edge pattern.
- Embossed gridSquare grid of shallow embossed tiles covers the visible mat surface; each tile contains a single raised character (letters or numbers) framed by a thin embossed square border.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.06 · w 0.78 · h 0.78 (high) - Teal rounded road panelRounded rectangular teal printed panel overlaid on the embossed grid with a continuous thin white outline and an internal white circular marking near its upper area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.48 (high) - Gray narrow roadNarrow straight gray printed stripe running roughly parallel to the teal panel, with the same embossed-square texture visible beneath the print.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Embossed alphanumeric examples“Individual embossed characters are visible within tiles; a cluster of three letters 'C R S' appears inside the lower-right area of the teal panel and a row of numbers '1 2 3 4 5' is visible near the lower edge of the mat.”
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (medium) - Foam textureMat surface shows fine pebble-like foam texture with slightly raised seams at fold lines and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.92 · h 0.80 (high) - Folded layered edgeStacked folded layers visible at the lower-right corner showing the mat folded thickness and a printed small rectangular notch pattern along the visible edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.58 · h 0.24 (high) - Small blue side iconA small blue printed icon or marking appears on the stacked edge strip near the bottom center-right of the image.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.84 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Close-cropped angled studio-style photograph of the mat resting on a wood floor with soft directional lighting and a small soft shadow; image is cropped at the bottom-right showing folded edge.
- Shot compositionClose-up oblique angle focused on the mat surface and folded edge, filling most of the frame with the wooden floor visible at the bottom-right corner.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left creates gentle highlights on the printed teal panel and subtle shadows in embossed tile recesses.
- Visible propWood grain flooring is visible beneath and to the right of the mat; it is not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.76 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
light beige· mat backgroundteal· rounded road panel#02B2ADmedium gray· narrow road stripe#847669orange· small printed accent#BBA384- Embossed gridSquare grid of shallow embossed tiles covers the visible mat surface; each tile contains a single raised character (letters or numbers) framed by a thin embossed square border.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Kids love it
The kiddos love this. The folds are a bit deep but that being said it can fold up to make a "tunnel" that they love to crawl through. Painted surface seems well made and won't crack.
Belle dimension et réversible pratique
Belle dimension et réversible pratique
sa flexibilité
sa flexibilité
Returned
It wasn’t the type I was looking for.
Parfait
Tou
Tapis de très grande dimension.
Tapis de très grande dimension. Bonne épaisseur. Les motifs sont intéressants.