The team interviewed groups of children who got to try out prototypes and provide their points of view. What were their favourite colours? What did they think of the paper? “The children had very strong and sensible opinions. We also realized how they use drawing and painting gear. For example, if you’re four years old and in the middle of making a drawing, you don’t always think of putting the cap back on the felt pen. So, these pens will last up to three days without caps.” To ensure high quality at the right price, the development work was allowed to take extra time. “What children do and how they do it is super important. That’s why we considered all their feedback and made sure the products met their needs.”
MÅLA Apron with long sleeves, yellow
Price $ 5.99
How to get it
Available services
When creativity is flowing for the little artist, paint can easily end up here and there. This lightweight, waterproof apron with long sleeves protects clothes, is easy to put on, take off and wash.
Article Number304.853.50
Product details
The touch and close fastening makes it easy to put on and remove.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Together with paper, coloring books and other drawing tools from the MÅLA series, it’s perfect as a gift which is guaranteed to stimulate a little artist's desire to create.
Of course everything in the MÅLA series is non-toxic – we care just as much about the creative minds of the next generation as you do.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
The MÅLA series has everything you need to be creative with all the colours of the rainbow: felt-tip pens, wax crayons, pencils, watercolours and brushes.
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100 % PEVA
- Edge fabric:
- 100 %polyester
Care
Machine wash warm, normal cycle.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for children 3 years and older.
Measurements
- Length: 61 cm (24 ")
- Width: 42 cm (16 ½ ")
Packaging
MÅLA
Article Number304.853.50- Width: 30 cm (11 ¾ ")
- Height: 1 cm (½ ")
- Length: 30 cm (11 ¾ ")
- Weight: 0.11 kg (4 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Great for littles when painting!KristenWe use these all the time in our Kindergarten class when painting, using food colouring, slime, etc. Keeps the clothes clean!
Smock RosanaGreat smock to use while painting.
Mala art smockRamonaDoes the job!
Good productKatelynGood product to have around. Find it a bit too expensive tho.
Great qualityJenniferGreat quality
Price and lookAnaLooks good, fits well and price super fair.
Bought for my kidsRichelleIt fits my 5 year old but was too tight for my 7 year old one. Great for no mess art projects . Clothes are kept clean everytime
Love Love LoveNargisLove Love Love
Just perfect for my granddaughterElisaJust perfect for my granddaughter
Super cute and very functionalEileenWorks as designed, great for the kids craft days!
Works fantastic!ShaunaWorks fantastic!
good，worth the moneyTianchigood，worth the money
Perfect for my GranddaughterDoreenExcellent coverage when fingerprinting!
Great Clothes cover.KellyThese are a good size for the 3-5 year old children in our classroom. Saves their clothes from getting glue, paint or any other art elements on their clothing.
SweetNoreenSimple to use easy to clean.
Paint smockLauraFantastic for crafting.
Perfect for 3-4 years oldMarilyneThis one is the perfect size for 3-4 years old. Seems sturdy enough for the job.
Perfect for 2 years oldChristinePerfect for 2 years old
Big enough for five yearTerrieBig enough for five year old with growing room. Good coverage
Bought this for my granddaughter..IAngelaBought this for my granddaughter..I love it..I don’t have to send her back to her parents with her clothes full of paint stains.
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
312Reviews
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Drawings all over the kitchen table and coloured felt pens without caps. Does it sound familiar? This is definitely part of living with children, and actually something to be happy about. Painting, drawing, and crafting are in fact not just fun, but important work, and a way for your child to develop. When we created the MÅLA series, we wanted to take children’s creation very seriously and listened to the true experts: the children themselves.
We always start with the child’s perspective to understand what they really need. In this project, we found facts and inspiration in pedagogy focusing on creativity. “We realized that creativity isn’t just any play for children, they’re little researchers who use creation to understand the world around them,” says Ina Tidbeck Sjöblom who was part of creating the MÅLA series.
Made for busy artists
Easy to get started
The MÅLA series has been around for a long time, but it keeps growing and evolving as we see new needs and get new ideas. All parts should be easy to grab and use whenever inspiration strikes. “The child shouldn’t need a parent nearby to start drawing or painting. Being able to do things on your own is an important part of development. You grow with the task.”
Quality
Creative genius comes in small sizes!
Paint! Cut! Draw! The MÅLA series has everything your child needs to let their imagination and creativity flow. Paint brushes with untreated wooden handles are easy to grip, scissors made to fit tiny hands, and colors that are easy to mix and wash off. No nagging your child to put the cap back on – our felt-tip pens survive a full 3 days without caps. Everything’s non-toxic, of course, because we care as much about the next generation of creative minds as you do.