# Toy Track-Printed Shirts The Playmat Railroad Printed Shirt is an Adorable & Fun Piece of Clothing By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-01-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmat-tshirt-railroad-tshirts References: [walltowatch](http://www.walltowatch.com/view/38242/Play) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/129149530/size-l-railroad-play-mat-t-shirt-playmat?ref=shop_home_feat) Parents can now rejoice because playtime is officially enjoyable and relaxing with this [Playmat Railroad t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-hot-wheels). Slip into this cotton T-shirt and lay down on your stomach as your little munchkin plays on your back. On the back of these Playmat shirts are colorful railroads and simple street maps. Just hand your kid some [toy cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raskars) or soldiers and let them follow the lines on your back. It’s a great way for spending some quality time together -- also haven't you ever noticed how toddlers enjoy playing toys on the surface of backs? So maybe you tricked your child into giving you a gentle back massage but you’ve also set them up for a great profession. The shirts cost $22 each and are available on Etsy from [bkykid](http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/129149530/size-l-railroad-play-mat-t-shirt-playmat?ref=shop_home_feat) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Clothing:** Opportunity for incorporating interactive elements into clothing items, creating a unique and engaging user experience. - **Parent-child Bonding:** Opportunity to develop products that facilitate quality bonding time between parents and children, promoting emotional connection and playfulness. - **Novelty Fashion:** Opportunity to tap into the market for unique and playful fashion items, offering consumers a fun and unconventional way to express their style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for clothing brands to create interactive apparel that combines fashion with entertainment. - **Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to collaborate with clothing brands and design clothing items that enhance the play experience for children. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for online retailers to cater to the demand for novelty fashion items like the Playmat Railroad t-shirts, providing a platform for consumers to discover and purchase unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-big-playmat.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stokke-playpad.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doll-carrier.md) - [Artist-Designed Playable Sensory Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-play-silk.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Infant-Specific Play Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-gym.md) - [Toddler Off-Screen Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-rachel-tonie.md) - [Colorful Kid's Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretend-play-toys.md)