15 Jumbo Colour Pencils
15-color jumbo triangular pencils — ergonomic grip for young children, kindergarten and early-learning retail
Product Overview
Jumbo pencils are the standard format for early-childhood art products — the larger diameter barrel is easier for small hands to grip, and the thicker core is more resistant to breakage from the heavy-handed pressure typical of children aged 3–6. This 15 Jumbo Colour Pencil Set is engineered for that age group and priced for the volume school-supply and discount-retail channels that serve it.
The triangular barrel shape enforces a natural tripod grip position, which is recommended by occupational therapists and early-childhood educators for developing proper pencil control. The 5mm pigmented core provides bold, vivid color with minimal pressure — important for young children who have not yet developed fine motor control.
Barrels are FSC-certified poplar (Chain-of-Custody code ESTS-COC-251233, verifiable at info.fsc.org), kiln-dried to 8–12% moisture content at standard 175mm length and 8mm jumbo diameter, with EN71-3 / REACH SVHC tested pigment cores. All pigments are EN71-3 and ASTM D-4236 non-toxic compliant. Available in jumbo hexagonal or triangular formats. Full OEM customization: custom colors, barrel printing, packaging.
A consistent performer at Action, Pepco, and Hema in the children's art supply category. ---
*Amazon review analysis (312 colored pencil reviews, Amzreview 2026-04): 28% of negative reviews cite lead breakage during sharpening, with off-center cores as the root cause. Packaging damage during transit and color mismatch between product photos and actual pigment are the other top complaints. Every pencilschina.com colored pencil set addresses these failure modes at the manufacturing source:*
- **Core centering**: ±0.1mm tolerance on all pigmented cores — the #1 cause of sharpening breakage is off-center cores, eliminated at the extrusion stage before assembly - **Wood quality**: Grade A basswood, kiln-dried to 6–8% moisture content, straight grain inspected before slat cutting — prevents splintering and uneven sharpening reported with lower-grade poplar casings - **Color accuracy**: Pantone-matched barrel colors and pigments, with pre-production sample approval before batch — eliminates the "colors don't match the photo" complaint - **Packaging integrity**: AQL Level II pre-shipment inspection on every order; export-grade corrugated cartons with inner reinforcement for tin box and wooden case formats - **Safety compliance**: EN71-3 tested per individual pigment color (not batch-averaged), REACH SVHC screened, ASTM D4236 labeled — documentation ready for retail buyer compliance systems
*All certifications (FSC ESTS-COC-251233, BSCI, ISO 9001:2015) are independently audited and annually renewed. Verification URLs provided with every order.*
Why Source This Product From Us
Proven Capacity
2 million pcs/day across 58 machines. Since 2004 in the same factory address — 20+ years of uninterrupted production for European retail programs.
Certified Materials
FSC Chain-of-Custody wood, kiln-dried to 8–12% moisture. Knots-free Grade A selection. EN71-3 tested per color, not batch-averaged.
Verified Compliance
All certifications (FSC, BSCI, ISO 9001) under the same company name on the same business license. Annual third-party re-audit. No borrowed certificates.
Specifications
Factory Standards
Trusted by Global Retail Giants
Supplying Kmart, TEDI, PEPCO, KiK, B&M, ACTION and HEMA — proven at retail scale across 4 continents.
Logos shown are clients we have supplied. Used for referential purposes only.
Certifications
Minimum Order Quantity
5,000 sets
Production Lead Time
25–35 days
Retail Program Fit
Use 15 Jumbo Colour Pencils as part of a compliant pencil assortment, not only as a single SKU. We can pair this item with shelf-ready packaging, artwork approval, barcode placement, compliance documents, and reorder spec control for European retail and private label programs.
Shelf-ready path
Color box, blister card, tin, tube, or display pack matched to your channel and MOQ.
Approval path
Confirm artwork, Pantone color, packaging layout, sample, and test documents before production.
Compliance pack
FSC, BSCI, ISO 9001, EN71-3, REACH, and product photos prepared for buyer review when applicable.
Reorder control
Approved SKU notes, packaging format, carton marks, and document set retained for repeat orders.
OEM & Private Label Available
Custom barrel color, logo imprint (silk screen / foil stamp), graphite grade selection, and branded packaging — all available from MOQ 5,000 sets. Full CE and EN71 documentation supplied. ASTM available on request.
View OEM capabilitiesPackaging Options
Same pencil, multiple pack formats — choose the retail-ready packaging that matches your channel. All options available from MOQ 5,000 sets. Custom branded packaging design included.
Need a custom pack format? Contact our OEM team — we design packaging to your retail channel requirements.
Trusted by Global Retail Giants
Supplying Kmart, TEDI, PEPCO, KiK, B&M, ACTION and HEMA — proven at retail scale across 4 continents.
Logos shown are clients we have supplied. Used for referential purposes only.
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