Since 1880, Steiff has been making plush toys and collectibles that set the world standard for quality. The company is perhaps best-known for its bears — Steiff invented the Teddy bear in 1902.
Since the firm was female-founded by Margarete Steiff in 1880, more than 16,000 different designs for animals have been created.
Walt Disney himself chose Steiff to make some of the world’s first Mickey Mouse plush toys in 1931. Featuring the special “Disney Originals” label to represent Steiff’s long and prestigious partnership with the Walt Disney Company. Just in time for the Disney 100 Anniversary!
Steiff is the world’s premier manufacturer of high-end toys and gifts. Indeed, Steiff was the first “luxury” toy brand in the marketplace.
Steiff animals are made from mohair, alpaca, cashmere, 100 percent cotton velvet, 100 percent wool felt, knitted plush, and valuable woven plush – a material usually reserved for the high fashion industry.
Steiff products are often considered family heirlooms and are passed from generation to generation.
Steiff toys last so long because they are extremely well-made and vigorously tested – surpassing all U.S. and international toy safety standards. All the items in the Soft + Cuddly Friends Collection are baby safe and machine washable.
Children love their friendly faces, cuddly fur, and realistic designs. When “only the best” is good enough, Steiff is the only choice.