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What Types of Plush Fabric Are Best for Stuffed Animals and Toys: A Complete Guide
If you’ve ever squeezed a toy that felt like a cloud and wondered “what fabric is this?”, you’re in the right place. Plush fabrics look similar from afar—soft, fuzzy, cuddly—but they behave very differently in production. Pile length changes how seams align. GSM alters how a toy holds its shape. Backing construction decides whether a seam pops after 10 hugs or 10,000. Choosing wisely isn’t just a hand-feel decision; it’s a design, safety, and cost decision that determines whether your plush line becomes a bestseller or a returns headache.
