Types of Squishies Explained: Which One Is Right for You?

Squishies have come a long way from simple foam shapes. Today there's a squishy for every kind of squeezer, from slow and dreamy to loud and crunchy. If you're shopping for yourself or picking a gift, here's a quick guide to the most popular types.

Type How it feels Best for
Slow-rise foam Soft, sinks in and slowly puffs back up Calm, quiet fidgeting
Mochi Small, stretchy, jelly-like Pocket-size play and collecting
Crunchy Satisfying crunch when you squeeze Sensory fans who love sound
Butter-style Smooth, rich, buttery squeeze People who love a soft, thick texture
Specialty textures Oil-style, jelly or mixed textures Trend lovers and collectors

Slow-rise foam squishies

The classic. You squeeze them flat and watch them slowly rise back to shape. They're often shaped like food, animals or cute characters and are perfect for quiet, calming play at a desk or in the car.

Mochi squishies

Small, soft and stretchy, mochi squishies fit in a pocket or backpack. Their jelly-like feel makes them a favorite for collecting and trading.

Crunchy squishies

One of the biggest trends right now. Crunchy squishies give a satisfying crunch with every squeeze, which makes them a hit with anyone who loves ASMR-style sounds and textures. Our Blue Crunchy Butter Squishy combines that crunch with a smooth, buttery feel.

Butter-style squishies

Butter squishies have a thick, smooth, almost creamy squeeze. They feel rich in your hand and are great for slow, relaxing play.

Specialty and trend textures

New textures appear all the time, from oil-style squishies to jelly and mixed-texture designs. Our Coconut Oil Squishy is a great example of a trend texture that's fun to squeeze and fun to look at.

How to choose a squishy as a gift

  • Know their style: Quiet and calm? Go slow-rise or butter. Loves sound and sensation? Go crunchy.
  • Check the age: Always follow the age label on the product, and keep small squishies away from young children who put things in their mouths.
  • Think collectible: Limited monthly drops make squishies feel special, because once a design is gone, it's gone.
  • Add a personal touch: Pair a squishy with something personalized, like our custom name keyboard clicker.

Collect them before they're gone

Plumelli releases new squishies and trend toys in limited monthly drops. Shop the current drop and get on the list for the Mystery Drop on November 1. We can't tell you what's inside yet, but we promise it's worth the squeeze.