Note:
The toy figure images shown on our website are intended solely as references for customization and are not available for purchase. As a professional ODM/OEM toy manufacturer, we focus on customizing and producing toy figures of comparable style. If you have an original figure design you’d like to produce, please reach out to us for a quotation.
A plush doll is a soft stuffed toy sewn from fabric (typically short plush, minky, or cotton fleece) and filled with hypoallergenic PP cotton. Unlike hard plastic figures, a plush doll is squeezable, huggable, and safe for all ages — which is why stuffed plush dolls are the world's most popular gift and comfort toy category, from bedtime companions to character-IP merchandise.
As an OEM/ODM plush doll factory, we turn 2D artwork into 3D sewn plush:
| Step | What You Get | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Artwork review & quotation | Send AI / PSD / PDF files, high-res images, or even a rough sketch. We reply with a quote, fabric recommendation, and DFM feedback (panel count, seam placement, embroidery vs print) within 24 hours. | 24 hours |
| 2. Pattern making & 3D mockup | Our pattern makers translate your character into fabric panels; we lock proportions, expression, and outfit details with you before sampling. | 3–5 days |
| 3. Sewn & stuffed prototype | A physical sample in your fabric and colorway, with embroidered face and outfit, shipped by express for approval. | 7 working days |
| 4. Mass production & delivery | Pattern grading, bulk fabric cutting, embroidery, machine + hand sewing, stuffing, QC, and gift packaging. | 2–3 months |
Fabric choice defines the feel, look, and price point of your custom plush doll. Here is how the three most common plush shell fabrics compare (all paired with PP cotton filling):
| Property | Short Plush (Minky) | Long-Pile Plush | Cotton Fleece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Gift plush; character IP; smooth face embroidery; all-purpose plush dolls | Teddy-style companions; fluffy / furry animals | Budget keychains; flat-panel plush; cotton-knit look |
| Texture & feel | Smooth, dense, ultra-soft microfiber; slight sheen | Long fluffy fibers; deep furry feel | Short brushed knit; matte, cotton-like |
| Embroidery clarity | Crisp — best for detailed faces and logos | Medium — pile can soften fine details | Good — flat surface takes clean stitching |
| Pilling / shedding | Low — resists pilling, holds shape | Medium — some shedding, needs care | Medium — may pill with friction |
| Fabric cost | Medium | Higher | Lowest |
| Recommended MOQ | 100+ pcs | 100+ pcs | 500+ pcs |
Our recommendation: short plush (minky) is the all-round best for custom plush dolls — its smooth dense surface takes crisp embroidered faces and logos, resists pilling, and balances softness with durability. Long-pile is the pick for classic teddy or furry-animal styles; cotton fleece wins on cost for high-volume keychain runs.
We keep a low MOQ for custom plush dolls so gift brands and indie IP owners can launch without heavy inventory risk:
| Order Quantity | Typical Size | Fabric | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100–499 pcs | 8″–12″ (20–30 cm) | Short plush / minky | Best entry tier for gifts, IP merch & crowdfunding |
| 500–999 pcs | 4″–16″ | Short plush / long-pile | Unit price drops ~15–25% |
| 1,000+ pcs | Any size | Short plush / cotton fleece | Best unit economics; keychain & blind-pack ready |