Not all squishies feel the same. From soft, jelly-filled dumplings to slow-rising foam and doughy mega squishies, each type offers a different texture and play experience.
Here’s a quick guide to the main types of squishies we offer, so you can choose the right styles for your store and customers.
Explore the Four Types of Squish
 Standard Jelly |
Slow-Release |
Slow-Rise |
Fluffy Doughy |
Standard Squishy Dumplings: TPR Outer with Jelly Inner
Our standard squishy dumplings combine a flexible TPR outer layer with a soft jelly inner. They have a satisfying, squeezable texture and are easy for customers to pick up, try, and collect. Some jelly squishies include water marbles, glitter, confetti, crinkle ribbon, foam balls, charms and more!
These are a great everyday squishy option for impulse purchases, novelty displays, and customers looking for a soft, tactile toy.
Cubes and Slow-Release Squishies: TPR Outer with Maltose/Sugar Inner
Cube-style squishies feature a TPR outer layer filled with a maltose or sugar-based inner. The result is a slower-release squeeze with a distinctive texture that feels different from a traditional jelly-filled squishy.
These styles are ideal for customers who enjoy watching the shape gradually return after being squeezed.
Slow-Rise Dumplings and Squishies: Foam
Slow-rise dumplings and squishies are made from foam and are known for their gradual return after being compressed. They offer a softer, lighter squeeze and are especially popular with customers who enjoy the slow-rising effect.
Bakery and food-themed shapes make these particularly eye-catching in retail displays.
Fluffy Stretch Squishies: TPR Outer with Dough Inner
Mega and doughy squishies use a TPR outer layer with a dough inner, creating a denser, more substantial squeeze. They feel bigger and more tactile in the hand, making them a strong choice for customers who want something extra satisfying to squish.
These larger styles also make an impact on shelves and countertop displays.
Which Type of Squishy Is Right for Your Store?
Each squishy type offers something different:
- Standard dumplings offer a soft, jelly-filled squeeze.
- Cubes and slow-release styles provide a distinctive, gradual return.
- Foam slow-rise squishies deliver a lighter, slower-rising texture.
- Mega and doughy squishies offer a larger, stretchier squeeze.
Offering a mix of textures gives customers more ways to discover their favorite type of squish, while giving retailers a varied and eye-catching display.
Squishy Toy FAQ
What are squishy toys made of?
Squishy toys can be made from different materials, depending on the style. Many jelly and slow-release squishies have a flexible TPR outer layer with a soft jelly, maltose or sugar-based filling. Slow-rise squishies are made from foam, while larger stretchy styles may have a TPR outer with a dough-like inner. The material and filling are what create each squishy's unique texture, stretch and rise time.
What is inside a Squishy Dumpling?
A standard Squishy Dumpling has a flexible TPR outer layer and a soft jelly inner. Depending on the specific design, the jelly squishy may also include water marbles, glitter, confetti, crinkle ribbon, foam balls or small charms. Because contents can vary by style, check the product details for the exact dumpling design.
Are all squishies filled with jelly?
No. Jelly is used in some dumpling-style squishies, but other squishies use foam, maltose or sugar-based fillings, or a dough-like inner. That is why two squishies can look similar but feel completely different when squeezed.
What is the difference between slow-rise and jelly squishies?
Jelly squishies usually feel soft and fluid when squeezed, while foam slow-rise squishies slowly return to their original shape after compression. Slow-release TPR styles can also rise gradually, but their filling gives them a different, denser feel than foam.