Materials & Craft

Short plush, minky or faux fur — how to choose

Fabric is the first decision we make with a client, and it quietly sets the rest of the project. Short plushThe classic teddy surface, roughly a 3 mm pile. It holds embroidery cleanly and keeps a crisp shape, which makes it the safe pick for character faces. MinkyDense, silky and with a soft sheen. Popular for baby products because it feels gentle in the hand and prints evenly. Faux furA long pile, typically 15–25 mm. It reads as premium and hides seams, but it takes more volume in a carton, which shows up in freight. Corduroy and cottonRibbed cotton and canvas are chosen when the toy has to survive teeth or repeated washing — pet lines and some home pieces. We post physical swatches before production. A screen is good for shortlisting, never for matching a colour.