Tent Jackets, Swappable Themes for Sensory Tents
Removable fabric covers that slip over your sensory tent frame and change the theme in seconds, space station, underwater world, jungle or castle. One frame, endless adventures, nothing extra to store.
In short
What is a tent jacket?
A jacket is the printed outer skin of a sensory tent. It unzips from the frame in under a minute, so as a child's interests change from dinosaurs to space to the deep sea you swap the jacket rather than the whole den. Jackets are cut for a specific frame size and are not interchangeable between the two dens. Free delivery over £50.
Watch it happen
How the jacket swaps
Press play to see the jacket go on the frame, then come off again.
Putting the jacket on
Slide the new cover over the frame and zip it closed, ready for a whole new world inside.
Taking the jacket off
Unzip, peel the cover back and lift it clear of the frame. The den itself stays put.
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How jackets work
One den, a new world whenever they want it
A tent jacket is a removable fabric cover that slips over an existing Play Tents frame and changes the theme completely, a space station one week, a jungle expedition the next, an underwater world the week after. The frame stays where it is; only the world inside changes. For parents this solves two problems at once: children get novelty without another bulky tent arriving in the house, and you avoid the awkward moment where a child announces they have grown out of dinosaurs. Jackets zip on and off in seconds, fold into a drawer when they are not in use, and cost a fraction of a whole new tent. For children who find change unsettling, the fact that the shape and feel of their den stays identical while the scenery shifts is often the difference between an exciting change and an upsetting one.
Why families swap the jacket, not the den
Swaps in seconds
Zip one off, zip the next on. No rebuild, no tools, no half hour on the bedroom floor with an instruction leaflet.
No extra tent to store
A jacket folds into a drawer. Three themes take up less space than one spare tent, and cost far less too.
Grows with their interests
Space, jungle, ocean, castle, when the obsession changes, the tent changes with it instead of being outgrown.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tent jacket?+
It is a themed fabric cover that fits over a Play Tents pop-up frame. It changes the appearance of the tent inside and out without you needing to buy or store a second tent.
Will a jacket fit my tent?+
Jackets are sized to specific frames, so check the fit noted on each product page against the tent you own, Inflatable Sensory Tent or Den, before ordering.
How long does it take to change a jacket?+
Under a minute. Slip the old cover off the frame, slide the new one on, and the theme is done.
Can jackets be washed?+
Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, and air dry fully before storing. Follow the care label on your specific jacket and see our care instructions page for full guidance.
Are jackets a good gift on their own?+
They make a lovely gift for children who already own a tent, a new world for a birthday without another large item in the house.
Do jackets change how dark the tent is inside?+
Different fabrics let through different amounts of light. Darker themed covers create a more enclosed, blackout-style den, which some children find calmer.
One frame, a new world every time
Browse the jackets, or see the tents they're made for over in Sensory Spaces.
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