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As a professional custom plush toy manufacturer in the industry, there are many important things to note when customizing plush toys to ensure that the final product meets customer expectations while meeting safety and quality standards.

Design and demand communication

• Clear design requirements: Customers should provide detailed design drawings or reference pictures, including information such as size, color, material, etc. Understand the customer's expectations for the appearance, touch and function of the toy as detailed as possible.
• Functional requirements: If the customized plush toy requires special functions, such as sound, light or movable parts, etc., the technical feasibility and cost must be confirmed in advance.

Material selection

• Safe materials: Plush toys must use safe and non-toxic materials, especially products for children. Choose materials that meet international or local safety standards, such as fabrics, fillings and dyes certified by EN71, ASTM, etc.
• Comfort and durability: The fabric should be soft and wear-resistant. Common fabrics include coral fleece, short plush, super soft short plush, etc. The filling material should also consider its durability and feel.

Size and proportion

• Size confirmation: Determine the size of the final product according to customer requirements, especially when customizing large-volume orders, the error range of each size should be strictly controlled within a certain tolerance.
• Proportional coordination: Ensure the proportions of each part of the toy are coordinated, especially when customizing toys with human or animal images, ensure that the appearance is realistic, cute or in line with the expected style.

Production process

• Sewing process: The sewing process of plush toys should ensure that the stitches are uniform, without loose threads or exposed threads, to ensure that the toys are not easily damaged during long-term use.
• Embroidery and printing: Customized patterns or logos may need to be achieved through embroidery or printing. It is necessary to select a suitable process and ensure its clarity and firmness.

Quality inspection

• Safety inspection: All plush toys should undergo strict quality and safety inspections after production to ensure compliance with toy safety standards in various countries, such as EN71, CPSIA, etc. In particular, small parts should be inspected to see if they are firm to avoid the risk of accidental ingestion.
• Process inspection: Check whether the appearance of the toy is beautiful, whether the stitches are firm, and whether the function is normal.

Packaging and logistics

• Packaging requirements: The packaging method should be based on customer needs, ensuring safety during transportation and being beautiful. If there is a need for customized packaging, such as gift boxes or specially designed packaging, the plan must also be confirmed in advance.
• Shipping and delivery time: Considering the time of international transportation and mass production, it is necessary to arrange the production plan reasonably and communicate the delivery time with customers in a timely manner to avoid delays that affect sales plans.

Budget and cost control

• Material cost: Different fabrics, functions, and processes will affect the cost. On the premise of meeting customer needs, help customers choose cost-effective materials and processes.
• Production batch: The price of customized plush toys is usually proportional to the production batch. The larger the production scale, the lower the unit cost. Batch and budget issues should be discussed with customers in advance.