This play ball is the very best quality in balls! The special surface makes this ball easy to catch and perfect for promoting hand-eye coordination while honing motor skills in young and developmentally challenged children. Made in Italy, the phthalate-free, latex-free and BPA-free vinyl is durable enough for use in day care and pre-schools, too! A great toy for a variety of uses and indoor or outdoor fun! Inflates to 9" in diameter; for ages 4 years and older.The Ledraplastic SpA, manufacturer of the Gymnic line, was founded in 1963 and was a pioneer in the processing of non-toxic vinyl. The first two decades of production focused on toys for young children, such as puppets made ??under license from the Walt Disney Company. From the mid-eighties, Ledraplastic SpA has established itself as a manufacturing leader in various areas ranging from toys to fitness to physical therapy and wellness. Gymnic - The Way to Move is the brand where design is based on the concepts of movement and comfort of people of all age groups.In order to achieve the company"s mission, the materials used are of the highest quality thus ensuring compliance with product regulations in the European Union and United States. The vision of the company in the field of safety has also resulted in the whole line of products being completely free of Phthalates and Latex. All Gymnic products are made in Italy with no toxic emissions into the atmosphere and all products are also easily recyclable!