Guides
The custom plush guide
Everything we wish every brand knew before making their first plush toy. Read in order for the full picture, or jump to the chapter you need.
- Chapter110 min readHow Custom Plush Is Made: From Sketch to ShelfA step-by-step guide to developing a custom plush toy: what to prepare, how sampling works, what happens on the factory floor, and realistic timelines from idea to delivery.
- Chapter212 min readUS Toy Safety Requirements for Plush: ASTM F963, CPSIA and CPC ExplainedWhat it takes to sell a plush toy legally in the United States: ASTM F963, CPSIA third-party testing, the Children’s Product Certificate, tracking labels, country-of-origin marking and more, in plain English.
- Chapter39 min readChoosing Plush Materials: Fabrics, Fill and FinishesA practical guide to plush toy materials: short-pile and long-pile fabrics, minky, faux fur, fleece and cotton, fibre fill and pellets, eyes and embroidery, and how each choice affects look, feel, cost and safety.
More chapters coming. Have a question you’d like us to cover? Let us know.
Have a plush project in mind?
Tell us what you are making. We will reply with questions, a realistic timeline and a quote, whether you are at the sketch stage or ready to produce.