Craftmanship THE FINEST MATERIALS - —Meter after meter of ‘only the best.’

Alpaca – Soft, silky and lush. Although the number of alpaca animals in the Steiff range has increased in recent years, the company discovered the material many years ago. Its resurgence in popularity is due to its wonderful feel and tremendous versatility. Alpaca can be used to create both soft Teddy bears and ultrarealistic animals. You’ll find a variety of alpaca collectibles in this year’s range.

Mohair – Lustrous, shiny and sleek. This natural material from the wool of the angora goat is the classic Teddy bear material. In fact, it was used for the first Teddy bear ever created. The fiber is both beautiful and durable, which accounts for the amazing number of vintage Steiff creations that appear today in superb condition. Most Teddy bears and animals in our current Classic range are made of mohair material.

Woven Fur – Cuddly, velvety and versatile. Amazingly soft and natural-feeling, this beautiful fabric is quite valuable. It is created through a unique three-dimensional weaving technique that involves inserting threads into cotton backing perpendicularly. The result is especially appropriate for huggable toys, though this sumptuous fabric is also used in our Studio range of near life-size creatures.