Plush Toy
Character or original design, stuffed to a specified density, safety eyes shank-locked.
MOQ 500 pcsTakara Soft Goods · Licensor & Retail GradeSoft goods & plush,
Soft goods & plush,
precision cut-and-sew.
- Samples in 7–10 working days
- 3 sample revisions included
- Every unit needle-detected
01 · Soft line
Every soft goods line, with its own MOQ
One level deeper than the full catalogue: exact minimums per line, followed by the technical fabrics, needle testing, and compliance specs below.
Blindbox Plush
Smaller-format plush sold as a mystery single or full themed set.
MOQ 1,000 pcs
Character Face Pillow
Shaped pillow printed or appliquéd with a character face.
MOQ 500 pcs
Neck Pillow
Travel-format U-shape pillow, character print or embroidered detail.
MOQ 500 pcs
Character Apparel
T-shirts and everyday wear, screen-printed or embroidered.
MOQ 300 pcs
Ear Headband
Padded headband with a molded or plush character topper.
MOQ 1,000 pcs
Tote Bag & Backpack
Canvas, nylon or PU, printed, embroidered or appliquéd.
MOQ 500 pcs
Leather Pouch & Wallet
Real or PU leather, stitched or edge-painted, embossed or debossed branding.
MOQ 500 pcs
Walkabout Mascot Costume
Full-body costume, plush or foam-core construction, built for hours of wear.
MOQ 1 pcSoft goods55 days
Plush, apparel and other cut-and-sew goods: patterns, sampling, then the sewing line.
- Brief3 days
- Sample10 days
- Production32 days
- Quality control3 days
- Delivery7 days
7 designs. R1 samples in 7 days for the first 3 designs. 23,400 plush units, delivered 25 days ahead of contract.
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Read the story02 · Stitching engineering
Precision cut-and-sew, not glued
Structural seams, calibrated stitch density, and mechanical lock hardware engineered for years of handling without structural failure.
- Minky & Crystal Velboa
- Sherpa Faux Fleece
- GRS-Certified rPET
- 7D Conjugate Hollow Polyfill
- Hashima Dual Metal Detection
- OEKO-TEX 100 Class I
Laser-Cut Skins & 10–12 SPI
Automated CNC laser cutters achieve 0.2mm edge tolerance. Stitch density is locked at 10–12 Stitches Per Inch (SPI) with safety back-tacks to eliminate seam blowout under tensile load.
7D High-Resilience Polyfill
Stuffed to calibrated volume density (0.045–0.055 g/cm³) with 7-Denier conjugate hollow fibers, retaining 92% rebound elasticity after 50,000 compression cycles without clumping.
Shank-Locked Safety Eyes
Eyes and molded noses feature annular-grooved stems locked with heavy-gauge internal star washers behind non-woven backing patches, resisting >90N tensile pull per EN71-1.
03 · Fabric Swatch Explorer
Technical textiles & certified fibers
Fabric colors are chosen from stock ranges closest to your Pantone reference (custom lab-dip dyeing from 3,000 pcs), and every roll is screened for pile shedding, colorfastness, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 skin safety.
Minky & Crystal Velboa (1.5mm–3mm)
Ultra-soft micro-plush with knitted lock-stitch backing. Designed for character skin and fine facial expressions.
Pile height: 1.5–3.0mm · 280–360 GSM
- Fiber Base
- 100% Micro-polyester knit
- Anti-Shedding
- Zero fiber loss / ISO 12945 Grade 4+
- Safety Standard
- OEKO-TEX 100 Class I (infants 0+)
- Best Application
- Character plush, blindbox mini dolls, baby toys
Sherpa & Lamb Faux Fleece
Dense curly bouclé pile providing heritage tactile warmth and structural thickness without shedding loose fuzz.
Pile height: 5–8mm · 320–420 GSM
- Fiber Base
- High-density textured polyester bouclé
- Tensile Wear
- Martindale abrasion >25,000 rubs
- Thermal Hand
- Heavyweight, lofty, non-flattening
- Best Application
- Teddy bears, outerwear trims, character vests
7D Conjugate Hollow Polyfill
Three-dimensional crimped hollow fibers siliconized for maximum spring-back resilience and weight efficiency.
Fiber size: 7-Denier x 64mm length
- Composition
- 100% Virgin hollow polyester fiber
- Resilience
- 92% recovery under 50kg load cycle
- Purity Gate
- Odorless, hypoallergenic, zero dust particles
- Best Application
- Core plush body filling, ergonomic head lofts
GRS-Certified Recycled rPET
Spun from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Fully traceable with lot-specific Global Recycled Standard transaction certificates.
Eco-grade: 100% Post-Consumer rPET
- Verification
- GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified
- Carbon Offset
- ~55% lower CO2 emission vs virgin poly
- Color Retention
- Pantone-dyeable, identical hand-feel to velboa
- Best Application
- ESG corporate gifting, European eco-retail
PANTONE1655 COrange
PANTONE2175 CPlush Blue
PANTONE7408 CWarm Amber
PANTONE212 CSoft Pink
Stock color match
The closest stock colors to your Pantone TCX/C reference, sent as physical swatches for approval under D65 daylight. Custom lab-dip dyeing from 3,000 pcs.
Physical swatch ring
Comprehensive textile rings with crystal velboa, short plush (1.5–5mm), minky, Sherpa and canvas.
Embroidery thread matching
Madeira and Gunold filament threads color-matched to vector artwork for clean facial contours.
Roll-to-roll consistency
Spectrophotometer checks (Delta E < 1.0) prevent shade drift across split production rolls.
04 · Embellishment specs
Embroidery, thermal sublimation & silicone transfers
Fine facial expressions, brand emblems, and complex gradient artwork executed with millimeter precision on industrial Tajima and Brother lines.
3D Puff & Tatami Embroidery
Multi-head Tajima embroidery with high-density EVA foam underlay. Produces raised 3D letterforms and tactile character patches with tight satin edge-binding down to 0.15mm.
Silicone Heat-Transfer Decals
Liquid silicone vulcanized at 160°C and thermally fused to plush panels. Creates a modern, rubberized 3D graphic that flexes with the plush without cracking through 50+ wash cycles.
High-Definition Dye Sublimation
200°C vacuum gas-permeation directly embeds non-toxic inks into polyester fibers at 1440 DPI. Eliminates ink film hand-feel; perfect for subtle blush ombré and photorealistic character eyes.
Eco Soft-Hand Silk Screen
Phthalate-free and PVC-free water-based elastomeric inks. Tested for elongation without peeling or cracking, fully compliant with CPSIA child-wear chemical restrictions.
05 · Safety & Quality Gate
Dual-stage needle detection & 90N pull tests
Testing follows the toy-safety rules of the market where the goods are sold, such as the US or the EU, and any licensor requirements. Every production unit passes automated conveyor metal detectors before packaging.
Fe ≥ 1.0mm 100% Pass
Hashima Dual-Head Needle Detector
100% in-line automated metal detectionEvery finished unit passes through conveyor-belt Hashima HN-880C dual staggered sensor heads. Detects ferrous needle fragments down to 1.0mm diameter with automatic belt reversal and audible alarm. No untracked cartons leave the packing floor.
90N / 10s Sustained
90N / 10s Tension Pull Testing
Small-parts choking hazard preventionSafety eyes, noses, pull tabs, and decorative badges undergo calibrated digital tensile force-gauge testing. Withstands 90 Newtons (20.2 lbf) of sustained pull force for 10 seconds without separation, adhering to EN71-1:2014+A1:2018 and ASTM F963-17.
>70N Seam Burst
Seam Tensile & Burst Strength
Anti-leakage polyfill integrityStress-bearing body seams undergo standardized pull tests exceeding 70N. Bonded polyester core thread and reinforced back-tack stitching prevent filling escape even under aggressive handling by toddlers.
Class I Infant Safe
OEKO-TEX 100 & Chemical Screen
Zero toxic dyes, zero phthalatesShell fabrics, woven tags, and inner filling are tested for zero Azo colorants, heavy metals (lead < 100ppm, cadmium < 100ppm), formaldehyde, and the 8 restricted phthalate plasticizers under CPSIA and REACH SVHC.
Vietnam retail & distribution
- Corporate giftsAdult promotional and gifting merchandise does not require QCVN 3 toy certification; orders carry full VAT-invoiced provenance.
- QCVN 3:2019/BKHCNMandatory for children’s toys in modern retail (WinMart, Co.opmart, Aeon, Lotte, Fahasa), tested by Ministry-designated labs such as Quatest 1, Quatest 3, Vinacontrol and SGS Vietnam.
- CR markPrinted or affixed on each product or its retail packaging before distribution.
- TestsPull-testing on small attachments ≥ 70N, seam tensile strength, heavy-metal (lead, cadmium) and 6 phthalate-group limits.
- LabellingVietnamese secondary label: provenance, materials, specs, age grading (0–3 or 3+), flame warning and care instructions.
US, EU & global export
- ASTM F963 & CPSIAUS: pull-testing on attached parts at 21 lbs (93.4N), small-parts checks for age 0–3, 100ppm total lead, sewn-in tracking labels.
- EN71-1, 2, 3 & CEEU: seam strength, flammability of fabric and filling, migration limits on 19 restricted heavy metals and chemicals.
- ISO 8124-1/2/3The international toy-safety baseline for export-grade plush.
- OEKO-TEX 100Skin-contact certified shell fabrics (velboa, short plush, tricot) with Azo-free dyes, from partner mills.
Need factory audit documentation such as Disney FAMA, BSCI, SMETA 4-Pillar, or ISO 9001?
How Takara vets partner factories06 · Timeline & specs
A 45–55 day program: from sketch to carton
Dedicated Takara merchandising and QC team tracking sample hand-feel, needle checks, and packaging at every milestone.
- Day 1–5Pattern engineering3D skin contours, seam allowances and embroidery files from your 2D turnaround.
- Day 6–14Physical samplingHand-sewn prototype sent to your office by express courier.
- Day 15–42Bulk cut & stitchLaser fabric cutting, multi-head embroidery, panel stitching and filling.
- Day 43–48QC & packHashima needle check, 90N pull test, hand seam closing, hangtags and polybagging.
- Day 49–55AQL 2.5 & shipBatch inspection by Takara QC or client-appointed SGS/BV inspectors.
500 units, no tooling cost
- MOQ500 units per custom design. No mold or tooling investment; laser cutting and pattern grading included.
- Volume breaksPer-unit price drops 15–20% at 1,000 units and 30–40% at 3,000+ units.
- Payment termsSet in each contract and tailored to your order, typically a deposit to start production and the balance before handover.
- Golden sampleUp to 3 refinement rounds until the master character expression is signed off.
What to send for a quote
- 2D turnaroundFront, back and side views in vector AI/PDF, with Pantone TCX or C callouts.
- DimensionsHeight (sitting or standing), thickness and weight. Common sizes: 15, 20, 30, 45cm.
- Fabric & hand-feelMinky 1.5mm, Sherpa fleece, crystal velboa, faux fur, or GRS recycled rPET.
- Face & labels3D puff embroidery, silicone transfer, shank-locked safety eyes; woven label, wash label, barcode hangtag.
- Target marketVietnam (promotional or retail CR mark) or export (US CPSIA, EU EN71 CE).
07 · Keep exploring
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