Convertible Felt Cat Tunnel & Mat

A single sheet of thick pressed felt, cut through with rounded holes of varying sizes. Roll it and fasten the felt strap and you have an open-ended tunnel; unclip it and it lies flat as a play mat your cat can sit on and reach through. That's the whole product — two shapes, no assembly beyond a press stud.

Why the holes matter

Rolled up, the cut-outs turn the tunnel into something a cat can be inside and still ambush through — a paw comes out of one hole while the rest of them stays hidden. It's the same instinct a cardboard box satisfies, with the difference that this one can be unrolled and put away.

Be clear on what this isn't

This is not a sprung fabric tunnel with hoops that pops open, and there is no crinkle lining. It is stiff felt that holds a curl because the material is thick. Some cats want the rustle and collapse of a nylon tunnel; those cats will prefer a nylon tunnel. This one suits cats who like structure, and households who are tired of looking at one.

Living with it

• Stores flat — it rolls down and slides behind or under furniture
• Felt is quiet, so a 3am game doesn't wake the house the way a crinkle tunnel does
• No frame, no wire and nothing to snap
• Mustard and dark brown, which is easier to leave out in a sitting room than most cat furniture

Care

Spot clean with a damp cloth and let it dry flat. Don't soak it — pressed felt loses its stiffness when it gets thoroughly wet, and stiffness is what makes it hold the tunnel shape. A lint roller or the brush attachment on a vacuum handles fur.

Shipping

This one ships direct from our overseas supplier, so plan on 2 to 3 weeks to reach you. Tracking is issued at dispatch but often sits quiet for the first week or so before it starts updating — that's normal for this route and not a sign anything has gone wrong.

We'd rather set that expectation here than surprise you after checkout.