Invented by sculptor Richard X. Zawitz in the 1980s, Tangle Creations makes the interconnected Tangle toy, a twistable sensory tool that grew from a hand-coordination aid into a widely used fidget and relaxation toy. After more than 45 years and over 250 million units sold worldwide, the company continues to develop Tangles for play, focus and therapy, including art-oriented editions and tactile BrainTools designs.
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EdushapeKnown for shaping play since 1983, Edushape develops sensory toys that help infants and young children learn through hands-on exploration. The company began by creating products for daycares and preschools, then became especially associated with its Original Sensory Ball, invented in 1997. Its design work draws on input from child-development specialists and educators, with toys made to meet or exceed CE, ASTM and Australian safety standards.DEER PARK, NY
SpeksSpeks is a sensory-product company known for treating fidgeting as an intentional reset rather than a distraction or toy. It designs and produces tactile tools for teens and adults who want a quiet way to refocus during the day.BROOKLYN, NY
STICK-LETS® / Kazakia Design, LLCBorn from industrial designer Christina Kazakia’s childhood memories of building outdoors, STICK-LETS® makes flexible silicone connectors that turn found sticks into forts and other imaginative structures. Kazakia invented the open-ended play tool while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, and her Philadelphia studio has operated since the business launched in 2012. Kazakia Design, LLC designs, imports, and assembles the connectors in the United States.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Creative KidsFounded in 1997 with an art-activity line, Creative Kids develops toys that turn creativity and learning into hands-on play. The company has since expanded its offering across more than 12 categories, including educational play such as its poseable human-body model, while maintaining a focus on innovation and quality.