Plush Toys - A Short History

Who doesn't know what plush toys are? They are lovable toys that have been around since we were kids. But only a few people know how it all started. We just know that they are cute, cuddly toys that we've loved ever since.

Although obvious, not a lot of people know that taxidermy was the inspiration of the modern plush toys. Taxidermy is the practice of stuffing animals. The skin of the hunted animal is preserved and then stuffed to serve as a display or for further studies. Thankfully, the process evolved to using cloth or plush instead of animal skin. While using animal skin would make unique stuffed toys, it's certainly not hygienic and animal friendly.

The grandfather of these lovable toys is the Teddy Bear. It was the Steiff Company who thought of making them to be sold to the public back in 1880. The idea was said to be inspired by President Theodore Roosevelt. Some say that during a hunting trip, President Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub. A cartoon shows the case in which the imagination of the public. The company took advantage of the Steiff Teddy Bear and became a phenomenon.

During the bear is still (or embrace) as one of the most popular games, we have developed a nice toy that we know today. It is a stuffed animal because of the material used. For the upper is plush in place of normal tissue ortextile. Plush for this purpose evolved as well. Earlier stuffed toys had plush made of mohair or worsted yarn. It was changed to silk and now, polyester is more commonly used.

The cute cuddly toys that we know today vary in design. The design ranges from animals, humans, and even creatures. Even the way we buy changed. Before, we had to resort to toy manufacturers that we don't really want because the price is too high and the design too limited. Nowadays, more and more enterprising individuals recognize the opportunity in making these lovable toys. They take their unique plush toy ideas and turn them into bestsellers. How can they go wrong? A toy that traces its roots for more than 100 years can only be described as something that everyone loves.

So do you have an idea for unique plush toys? If not, do you want to be a part of history by making your own cute plush toy? Fortunately, you don't have to resort to hunting so you can get their skin in order to make stuffed toys. All you need is an idea and you can make it happen.