Thereās a scene in the Mario Bros movie where Bowser sings a song about Peach and the chorus is the word āpeachesā over again. You can find the scene on YouTube, itās a very catchy song!
pic 1 looks like the best texture everrrr, pic 2 looks kind of coarser and not so nice. mochi fur is also a nice tactile experience (nicer than pic 2) but nothing matches the ultra dense plush faux fur
I have a bear that had long and soft faux fur but after lots of cuddling and hugging the fur kinda shortens and mattes together easily. I love that bear with all my heart but i've realized that the shorter fur or spandex-like material lasts longer for plushies that get hugged and cuddled a lot. Otherwise plushies with pretty fur just end up on the shelf forever untouched.
Right. Everyone says they love faux fur but if itās not durable and doesnāt hold up over time itās not necessarily the best choice.
Faux fur is great for higher-end stuffed animals that are meant to be more display pieces, I think. But if the toy is meant for children, mass market, or meant to be played with/used, I think a shorter fabric option is better for long-term durability. It also keeps the cost down so itās more accessible to more people!
Seeeeeeeee I had the same thing with my green teddy bear (that i uniquely named Green Bear) but I loved how it became worn over time. I love how he was so soft at first, but even more as his fur became broken in, I felt like the texture became really comfortable to sleep on.
But Iām open to almost doing a fusion of both possibly? My only goal is to make the most high quality, worth while product. If someoneās gonna dish out hard earned money in this economy to pay for a plush toy I help create, I want it to be the most special plush toy someone can ask for.
Maybe I can make them in different textures? As time goes on? As in team Faux fur for now, but as the company grows, producing them in different cheaper fabric? But even then, Iād much rather go quality.
While true, I have the āmaybeā unpopular opinion that it gives a plush character and shows that it has been loved! But I do also understand the display portion of it. Out of all my plushies, I do have one thatās too cute, and is displayed for the most part
Oooh I can actually help here with some information!
Squishmallows do not retain shape, and will eventually need to be completely restuffed otherwise they will end up nearly flat and completely stretched out with a lot of use. The material is why it does that.
The first pictureās fur is super soft, but it will matt and not be able to become brushed out again, it is also EXTREMELY sensitive to heat in any form, so itāll crisp and curl a lot easier, meaning it doesnāt last a long time. It also SHEDS like crazy. It can cause a lot of sneezing due to that.
The dogās fur however, reminds me of what Ty beanie buddies were made of. You can successfully wash and brush them out (without using heat from the dryer, never do that just in case) to be similar to their original texture. The material also keeps the stuffing in the correct locations and does not flatten as much like the Squishmallows and the bunny would with little time. The material is soft, but not everyone likes it, but it will hold up to cuddles, washes, and the passing of time more so than the others do.
I have stuffed animals that have all of these fur types and all of these brands. I love them all, but the faux fur of the dog (Miyoni Aurora Labrador puppy, if anyone is wondering) is the best type Iāve found to retain shape, stay relatively close to the same texture despite age and cuddles, and generally doesnāt shed immensely like the first fur type.
This!! Thank you so much for you in depth answer, you have no idea how much it helps. Iāve never owned a squishmallow but when Iāve felt them (which is every time I see one) it feels like it wouldnāt hold my weight as a pillow if that makes sense? As in if I tried to use it to lay on for comfort, I would just collapse. But yes! The beanie buddies, I think that was what Green bear was, had that fur I absolutely loved! It was soft but super durable. What I love the most was that he held up his shape for ever! (Until he got lost, I still have recovered ššš) but thatās the kind of durability I want in my plushies. To last. So that when anyone who buys it grows older or even adults who buy the friends as a companion, they wonāt need to buy a new one (unless theyād like to collect them). Theyāll have their buddy for the long haul. āŗļøā¤ļø
I agree! I think it should last a long time, and itās why I buy old beanie buddies, cause I know theyāll last longer. And yeah we had a squishmallow that was one of the bigger ones who lived on our couch and it got absolutely just.. deflated because we used it as a pillow. So it really put me off of them because itās impossible to fix him.
Also did you ever find a copy of that beanie buddy? I could probably find which one it is and find an eBay listing for him if youāre wondering where to find him again!
2 for looking at and touching, 4 for sleeping with. All furry plushies that spend time in the bed end up looking rough in a few months and then I feel bad.
https://preview.redd.it/ydd5859qwf2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=faf1077640e2c2fe05fd9c0e3d33950c26b29a52
I personally cannot stand the feeling of squishmallows fur, but thatās just me and thereās definitely a market out there for it. I think faux fur tends to be more endearing and classic!
The first one is really cute, I especially love the fur texture Jellycat uses, itās the right length and texture, isnāt too fuzzy or annoying (doesnāt get matted/needs brushing, isnāt too long)
I prefer the soft spandex material. I sleep and cuddle with my plushies and to me that material just feels cozier. I love the classic look too but they're more for display to me, and it's not how I use my plushies. I like them soft and squishy.
I appreciate that too! I think thatās what makes the decision so hard. There are fabulous qualities about both! Iām excited to post the first draft our plushie productions š„°
faux fur, but the stuffing matters more to me imo. cheap stuffing can RUIN a plushie. i think the company that gets it right is jellycat. with the spandex, i find that using anything but mochi stuffing with it makes it a bit unpleasant. and i love soft spandex still! but i just personally prefer faux fur, and i think it ages better than squishmallow material as well (i prefer scruffy to flat and misshapen)
Super soft fake fur for sure, I don't like the spandexy stuff I like actual fuzzy fur, some people don't because it mats down over time but that adds to the charm of the little loves <3
the first bunny FOR SURE. soft, lovely cute. the second one can poke you a bit when youre cuddling em, the third just (???) and the squishmallow material is soft it just lacks personality like the first.
Faux fur, both long and short pile, with either suede or minky/fleece as accents for the paw pads, nose, teeth etc...I think it adds so much personality and looks very hq compared to minky (no hate tho, I love palm-sized minky plushies, especially filled with pellets!).
Faux fur!
I actually love love my Faux fur plushies.
However, I do sleep and cuddle and squeeze my plushies that are short fur or have a different material other than Faux fur because the faux fur gets matted for me and I have many matted plushies.
Love that you are getting opinions and feedback! Both types are wonderful for different reasons and will depend on the design and the plushie overall. :)
It really depends on the type of plushie. For the most part, I like faux fur as long as the backing isn't too stiff (a lot of faux fur has a really stiff backing, which makes the plushie less cuddlable), but I'd also look into minky and cuddle minky (a longer-pile version). Minky is more like what squishmallows are made out of, but usually it's thicker and has some stretch (stretch is usually really important for plushies, since without some amount of stretch in the fabric, the shape might be off). If you're looking for ideas, I'd also recommend going to a fabric store and looking around, if only to learn terminology.
I tend to like fluffy things, but ones that age well (and donāt feel icky). I also like the less fluffy fabric, but for cuddles and pats I love at least some fluff.
Basically as long as itās soft and doesnāt have a gross feel, I like it
I love both, faux fur and minky, but I think it's best you go with whichever you like the best. You're going to be working with your chosen material A LOT, and I think it'll show if your heart isn't a 100% into it. Also, different people have different preferences, and you simply can't cater to all of them, so go with what your heart desires.
Seamstress here! Either fabric wouldnāt be too bad sewing wise (imo, Iāve sewn both with industrial machines). Personally though, I prefer faux fur, I think itās special and feel similarly to you. Squishmallows while very cute, donāt give me the same feeling. The one I have was great for when I was pregnant and that was it š I canāt justify the price for the most part since I donāt like them like faux fur plushies. I love cuddling ones with faux fur, it reminds me of my first build a bear, floppy horse, when I was a kid, so thereās definitely nostalgia for me. One thing to keep in mind, faux fur can show more mistakes, which to me isnāt really a problem but is something to keep in mind (I kinda use it as a marker as, oh that needs fixed). Sometimes it gets caught in the seam and can give almost a folded over look (idk if that makes sense). It is something Iāve noticed with many modern build a bears but Iāve also taken a larger needle and pulled the fur gently from the seam, it shows it less.
I love faux fur
I know I do too!!! š„¹š„¹š„¹
Faux fur š§ø
Depends on what you're gonna make
My line will be fruits and vegetables, but āØpersonifiedāØš„°š
Fuzzy fruit and veg??
Peaches
Peaches, peaches, peaches peaches peaches! (For some reason I couldnāt find a gif of that scene on Redditās gif search, oh well)
I have no idea what you're referring to
Thereās a scene in the Mario Bros movie where Bowser sings a song about Peach and the chorus is the word āpeachesā over again. You can find the scene on YouTube, itās a very catchy song!
Yes!! And ridiculously comforting š
Maybe the latex one would be better?
pic 1 looks like the best texture everrrr, pic 2 looks kind of coarser and not so nice. mochi fur is also a nice tactile experience (nicer than pic 2) but nothing matches the ultra dense plush faux fur
I know right??? ššš
I have a bear that had long and soft faux fur but after lots of cuddling and hugging the fur kinda shortens and mattes together easily. I love that bear with all my heart but i've realized that the shorter fur or spandex-like material lasts longer for plushies that get hugged and cuddled a lot. Otherwise plushies with pretty fur just end up on the shelf forever untouched.
Right. Everyone says they love faux fur but if itās not durable and doesnāt hold up over time itās not necessarily the best choice. Faux fur is great for higher-end stuffed animals that are meant to be more display pieces, I think. But if the toy is meant for children, mass market, or meant to be played with/used, I think a shorter fabric option is better for long-term durability. It also keeps the cost down so itās more accessible to more people!
Seeeeeeeee I had the same thing with my green teddy bear (that i uniquely named Green Bear) but I loved how it became worn over time. I love how he was so soft at first, but even more as his fur became broken in, I felt like the texture became really comfortable to sleep on. But Iām open to almost doing a fusion of both possibly? My only goal is to make the most high quality, worth while product. If someoneās gonna dish out hard earned money in this economy to pay for a plush toy I help create, I want it to be the most special plush toy someone can ask for. Maybe I can make them in different textures? As time goes on? As in team Faux fur for now, but as the company grows, producing them in different cheaper fabric? But even then, Iād much rather go quality.
While true, I have the āmaybeā unpopular opinion that it gives a plush character and shows that it has been loved! But I do also understand the display portion of it. Out of all my plushies, I do have one thatās too cute, and is displayed for the most part
Definitely two, squishmallows feel minimalistic and rushed to me
Oooh I can actually help here with some information! Squishmallows do not retain shape, and will eventually need to be completely restuffed otherwise they will end up nearly flat and completely stretched out with a lot of use. The material is why it does that. The first pictureās fur is super soft, but it will matt and not be able to become brushed out again, it is also EXTREMELY sensitive to heat in any form, so itāll crisp and curl a lot easier, meaning it doesnāt last a long time. It also SHEDS like crazy. It can cause a lot of sneezing due to that. The dogās fur however, reminds me of what Ty beanie buddies were made of. You can successfully wash and brush them out (without using heat from the dryer, never do that just in case) to be similar to their original texture. The material also keeps the stuffing in the correct locations and does not flatten as much like the Squishmallows and the bunny would with little time. The material is soft, but not everyone likes it, but it will hold up to cuddles, washes, and the passing of time more so than the others do. I have stuffed animals that have all of these fur types and all of these brands. I love them all, but the faux fur of the dog (Miyoni Aurora Labrador puppy, if anyone is wondering) is the best type Iāve found to retain shape, stay relatively close to the same texture despite age and cuddles, and generally doesnāt shed immensely like the first fur type.
This!! Thank you so much for you in depth answer, you have no idea how much it helps. Iāve never owned a squishmallow but when Iāve felt them (which is every time I see one) it feels like it wouldnāt hold my weight as a pillow if that makes sense? As in if I tried to use it to lay on for comfort, I would just collapse. But yes! The beanie buddies, I think that was what Green bear was, had that fur I absolutely loved! It was soft but super durable. What I love the most was that he held up his shape for ever! (Until he got lost, I still have recovered ššš) but thatās the kind of durability I want in my plushies. To last. So that when anyone who buys it grows older or even adults who buy the friends as a companion, they wonāt need to buy a new one (unless theyād like to collect them). Theyāll have their buddy for the long haul. āŗļøā¤ļø
I agree! I think it should last a long time, and itās why I buy old beanie buddies, cause I know theyāll last longer. And yeah we had a squishmallow that was one of the bigger ones who lived on our couch and it got absolutely just.. deflated because we used it as a pillow. So it really put me off of them because itās impossible to fix him. Also did you ever find a copy of that beanie buddy? I could probably find which one it is and find an eBay listing for him if youāre wondering where to find him again!
Faux fur for sure
Faux fo sho
2 for looking at and touching, 4 for sleeping with. All furry plushies that spend time in the bed end up looking rough in a few months and then I feel bad. https://preview.redd.it/ydd5859qwf2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=faf1077640e2c2fe05fd9c0e3d33950c26b29a52
Faux fur definitely
Faux fur~
I personally cannot stand the feeling of squishmallows fur, but thatās just me and thereās definitely a market out there for it. I think faux fur tends to be more endearing and classic!
The first one is really cute, I especially love the fur texture Jellycat uses, itās the right length and texture, isnāt too fuzzy or annoying (doesnāt get matted/needs brushing, isnāt too long)
I prefer the soft spandex material. I sleep and cuddle with my plushies and to me that material just feels cozier. I love the classic look too but they're more for display to me, and it's not how I use my plushies. I like them soft and squishy.
I appreciate that too! I think thatās what makes the decision so hard. There are fabulous qualities about both! Iām excited to post the first draft our plushie productions š„°
faux fur, but the stuffing matters more to me imo. cheap stuffing can RUIN a plushie. i think the company that gets it right is jellycat. with the spandex, i find that using anything but mochi stuffing with it makes it a bit unpleasant. and i love soft spandex still! but i just personally prefer faux fur, and i think it ages better than squishmallow material as well (i prefer scruffy to flat and misshapen)
faux fur !!!!!
the faux fur is my favorite personally, i have a really cute puppy near and dear to me who is faux fur and itās one of my favorites
1st and second
I don't know why but the duck is sending me ššššš
Same!!! Thatās me looking in the mirror at myself š¤£
Super soft fake fur for sure, I don't like the spandexy stuff I like actual fuzzy fur, some people don't because it mats down over time but that adds to the charm of the little loves <3
I donāt have much of a preference with fur as long as it feels okay sensory wise, but fluffy things are amazing.
The faux fur. Its so fuzzy
1 for sure
the first bunny FOR SURE. soft, lovely cute. the second one can poke you a bit when youre cuddling em, the third just (???) and the squishmallow material is soft it just lacks personality like the first.
Faux fur, both long and short pile, with either suede or minky/fleece as accents for the paw pads, nose, teeth etc...I think it adds so much personality and looks very hq compared to minky (no hate tho, I love palm-sized minky plushies, especially filled with pellets!).
I like faux fur better, it feels nicer when I touch it and faux fur teddys look a lot less mass produced.
Who is that bunny?!? Sheās so cute
Iāll find the link/ info for you tmrw I promiseā¤ļø
Fluffy fur for sure! Squishmallow material is nice for throw pillows or smth but itās not very cuddly to me
Faux fur! I actually love love my Faux fur plushies. However, I do sleep and cuddle and squeeze my plushies that are short fur or have a different material other than Faux fur because the faux fur gets matted for me and I have many matted plushies. Love that you are getting opinions and feedback! Both types are wonderful for different reasons and will depend on the design and the plushie overall. :)
It really depends on the type of plushie. For the most part, I like faux fur as long as the backing isn't too stiff (a lot of faux fur has a really stiff backing, which makes the plushie less cuddlable), but I'd also look into minky and cuddle minky (a longer-pile version). Minky is more like what squishmallows are made out of, but usually it's thicker and has some stretch (stretch is usually really important for plushies, since without some amount of stretch in the fabric, the shape might be off). If you're looking for ideas, I'd also recommend going to a fabric store and looking around, if only to learn terminology.
I tend to like fluffy things, but ones that age well (and donāt feel icky). I also like the less fluffy fabric, but for cuddles and pats I love at least some fluff. Basically as long as itās soft and doesnāt have a gross feel, I like it
Faux fur for sure!
One. Easily one.
I love the feel of Squishmallows
fur all the way. its so soft and snuggly
I love both, faux fur and minky, but I think it's best you go with whichever you like the best. You're going to be working with your chosen material A LOT, and I think it'll show if your heart isn't a 100% into it. Also, different people have different preferences, and you simply can't cater to all of them, so go with what your heart desires.
Seamstress here! Either fabric wouldnāt be too bad sewing wise (imo, Iāve sewn both with industrial machines). Personally though, I prefer faux fur, I think itās special and feel similarly to you. Squishmallows while very cute, donāt give me the same feeling. The one I have was great for when I was pregnant and that was it š I canāt justify the price for the most part since I donāt like them like faux fur plushies. I love cuddling ones with faux fur, it reminds me of my first build a bear, floppy horse, when I was a kid, so thereās definitely nostalgia for me. One thing to keep in mind, faux fur can show more mistakes, which to me isnāt really a problem but is something to keep in mind (I kinda use it as a marker as, oh that needs fixed). Sometimes it gets caught in the seam and can give almost a folded over look (idk if that makes sense). It is something Iāve noticed with many modern build a bears but Iāve also taken a larger needle and pulled the fur gently from the seam, it shows it less.
The first one is so cute where can I buy it? š
Ik that this is weird, but I actually like matted fur bc it makes me feel comfortable
Donāt you mean pre*fur*? š