Glossary
Glossary
Custom made plush
Walking act costume
A walking act costume is a costume worn by a human. It almost always represents a mascot. The basic structure usually consists of polyfoam, which is then cut to form the basic shape. The polyfoam is sanded and modelled accordingly and then covered with plush fabrics or stuffed and printed textiles so that the actual design gets moulded. Applications such as embroideries, prints or rubber soles are attached and the clothing (if available) is tailored to suit the wearer of the individual walking act. The finished walking act is used as a costume at trade fairs or events of all kinds. The individual design and the mascot character help to attract attention and achieve a great advertising effect.
Stuffed animals being promotional items
Stuffed toys are especially suitable for the use as promotional items. Their positive appearance, the soft and cuddly touch and the individual logo print or the attachment of a company logo with embroidery are beneficial for the use as promotional gifts. Depending on the plush material used and also depending on the size of the plush toy, other accessories can also be attached that are positively associated with the advertising company. Such a soft toy promotional item is particularly suitable as a promotional gift for children. The effect as a promotional item is even better if the stuffed animal is designed so individually that it becomes its own mascot, which will be associated with the company or brand. Then a stuffed animal becomes a mascot – which is an outstanding promotional item for most companies.
Mascot
Mascots usually serve as an identifier of the related company or brand. Cute mascot designs have a high recognition value for a company or brand. They are also suitable as an advertising figure for a city, or for events and institutions. In the context of advertising campaigns, mascots are usually based on the corporate design of the company. Plush mascots have the advantage that they appeal to both children and adults as a creative advertising medium. Individual mascots embody value and love for the company. Mascots can also play a special role in employee motivation campaigns, as they help employees to identify with the plush mascot and thus also with your company. Individual mascots are therefore not just stuffed animals but furthermore the ideal advertising figure for companies,
Stuffed animal manufacturer
Giveaway for kids
A promotional gift for children should not only be easy to handle and have an appealing design. Stuffed animals as promotional items for children also have the cuddle factor. Stuffed animals are therefore particularly suitable as promotional gifts for children – especially if equipped with an individual logo or, even better, individually manufactured as mascots, plush animals create a positive relationship between the company and the child. You can choose the right model from the existing range of plush items, or order a custom-made plush item for children.
Super Soft Velboa Plush
Super Soft Velboa Plush is our best-selling plush fabric. Due to its high-quality weaving, it is particularly suitable as a cuddly, soft and yet short-pile plush fabric. It can be used for individual mascots as well as for soft toys and baby items for the high-class international toy trade. Super Soft Velboa plush is also suitable for allergy sufferers and can be washed in the washing machine at 30° Celsius or at around 85 degree Fahrenheit (cold water).
Stuffing wool for plush toys
PP or PET wool is mostly used as filling wool for stuffed animals. Such wool does not clump, is harmless to health, suitable for allergy sufferers and washable. In addition, the PP wool used is particularly fluffy, durable and stable, which ensures that our plush toys have a long and cuddly life.
Toy standards and plush
Of course, the focus is on the safety and the high quality of plush toys. For plush toys the specific local requirements of the country have to be fulfilled. As an example, the US toy safety standards according to the ASTM F963 or the EU toy safety standards according to EN71 are applicable in the US and the EU. All plush toys must be manufactured according to these norms. Among other things, it must be checked whether the material used is free of toxic substances and heavy metals, to what extent all parts have been sewn on so that no parts can be swallowed, but also the flammability must be checked and to what extent the colors used are also saliva-proof. The US and EU toy standards provide for a large number of tests. The toy standards are regularly renewed and adapted according to the latest findings. Details about the requirements of a stuffed animal with regard to the current toy standards will also be communicated to you by the Plushtoyplanet professionals.
Are you interested in your own custom-made product?
Would you like an individual stuffed animal? Then it’s best to come to us, we love cuddly toys and we are absolute plush professionals. We manufacture individual plush toys, on-pack promotional items, merchandising toys and promotional items made of plush according to your wishes.
Individual mascot costumes are very popular because they attract people. You bring your mascot to life as a walking act and you can interact with the people. As specialists in producing individual mascot costumes we can also manufacture your own walking act costume.
Would you drive with your children in a car without seatbelts? Would you give your child a toy that does not meet the legal requirements? Highest quality, control and responsibility are the top priorities when it comes to toy production, because quality should not be left to chance.
We have already brought countless mascots to life with a lot of love. We are happy to show you a few references and examples from our customers here. In addition to our references page, you will also find other videos and images on our YouTube channel and on Instagram.