Introducing the ColorFull Cloths™ Product Lines
There are currently two lines of cloths offered: the Tray Work Cloths and the Face/Cleanup Cloths shown below. Each of the ColorFull Cloths™ is hand made: double layered and double sewn with the strongest of stitches, making for a very durable, reliable, and long-lasting product. Each cloth is washed twice increasing their absorbency and performance when they arrive in your classroom. They are hand-trimmed after each washing creating a cloth that reflects the highest of workmanship standards.
Tray Work Cloths: These ColorFull Cloths™ are made from 9 oz (medium-heavy weight) 100% cotton terry cloth. These come in 3 convenient sizes: Small, Medium, and Large (Small, Medium = 2 x Small, Large = 4 x Small). The color selection is very similar to Montessori’s Color Box II; 12 brilliant colors to match Montessori work, work trays, and materials:
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3 primary: red, blue, yellow
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3 secondary: orange, purple, green
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black and white
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brown, lime, baby blue, light pink
​Face/Cleanup Cloths: These ColorFull Cloths™ are made from 16 oz (very heavy weight) 100% cotton terry cloth. These come in 3 functional sizes: Short, Midsize, and Long (Long = 2 x the Short), and 4 warm colors:
​Below is a visual comparison of the cloth sizes for the two product lines. The medium-heavy weight Tray Work Cloths are on the top and the very heavy weight Face/Cleanup Cloths are on the bottom.
A Cloth/Sponge Comparison
ColorFull Cloths™ are reliable replacements for the Montessori classroom's work sponge!
ColorFull Cloths™
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16 brilliant and true colors
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Allowed by health departments
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Lasts for years
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Pays for itself after 3 months
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Made in the USA
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Made of 100% cotton fabric
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Washable time after time
- Adds beauty to the classroom
- 3 customized sizes made for the child's use
- Absorbent beyond measure
Sponge
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Limited pastel, muted colors
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Not allowed by many health departments
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Lasts for weeks/months
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Inexpensive
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Many made outside the USA
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Most made of synthetic materials
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Difficult to wash thoroughly
- Lack luster
- One size fits all
- Absorbent
As with a thriving plant or an expertly crafted Montessori work sitting on a shelf, ColorFull Cloths™ provide a focal point of vibrancy and color in the classroom...attracting children into their warmth. These ColorFull Cloths™ provide lessons for the child in color, size, proportions; as well as endless opportunities to reinforce practical life skills through their use.
See the Tips page for things to consider when buying cloths for your Montessori classroom!