Sizes vary by pack; listings commonly describe ranges from "mini" to "jumbo" and often list specific diameters such as 0.25 inch, 0.5 inch, 1 inch and 2 inches. Some mini pom-poms are also labeled with a diameter of 13 millimeters.
Materials vary but commonly include fabric and fiber blends plus plastics such as acrylic, PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), polypropylene and polyester. Some sets also list wire as a component.
Age recommendations vary by product. Representative listings show labels such as "Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up", "Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up", and in some cases "Suggested Age: 16 Years and Up"—always check the specific pack for its recommended age.
Some combo packs include additional craft supplies such as googly eyes and fuzzy (chenille) sticks alongside the pom-poms.
Listings describe sparkle or glitter pom-poms as having a sparkly finish or tinsel-like spikes, noting they add a shiny or glam accent to projects.
Listings often use terms like "mini to jumbo" to indicate a size range and commonly provide specific diameters alongside those terms—for example, 0.25 inch up to 2 inches.