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. Steiff is the world’s premier manufacturer of high-end toys and gifts. Indeed, Steiff was the first “luxury” toy brand in the marketplace. Internationally renowned for its exceptional quality, Steiff still utilizes traditional materials and proven manufacturing techniques to create its unique and highly prized products. 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. All our products are designed in Germany and produced in Germany, Tunisia or Cambodia. Steiff toys last so long because they are extremely well-made and vigorously tested – surpassing all U.S. and international toy safety standards. Children love their friendly faces, cuddly fur, and realistic designs. When "only the best" is good enough, Steiff is the only choice.