How To Heat Print Custom Plushie Teddies
How To Heat Print Custom Plushie Teddies
We've said it before and we'll say it again, the personalised gifting market is enormous. In 2023 it was valued at $41billion and estimated to reach a whopping $142billion within 8 years.
It just so happens thatthe global market for stuffed animals is also enormous, valued at $11.76billion in 2023. So what happens when you put the two together?
An extremely profitable and simple way to add extra revenue to your business this festive season.
Introducing: Mumbles
Mumbles are a trade company that manufacture plushie teddies with blank areas ready for decoration. Made from the finest quality materials, Mumbles plushies are stringently tested, ensuring that they always comply to EN71 European Toy Safety Standards.
Their range starts with traditional style jointed teddy bears and covers festive characters, blankets, comforters and more. Some styles even offer the ability to remove the stuffing, making them easier to put under a heat press!
Personalized plushies are widely popular across the globe. They're perfect for occasions that celebrate meaningful connections and significant milestones such as:
Birthdays - A custom gift shows thoughtfulness and effort, turning a young birthday celebration into a memorable event by adding the recipient's name, a special date, or a personal message onto one of the many childrens animal character plushies.
Baby Showers & Births - Gifts like monogrammed blankets and teddies welcome a new life with a unique, sentimental touch.
Weddings & Anniversaries - Plushies are not just for children. Commemorate a couple’s big day or a milestone anniversary with their favourite character personalised with their wedding date.
Graduations & Achievements - Mark academic achievements or career milestones with a personalized Graduation Bear.
Holidays (Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day) - Personalized festive plushies add a unique flair to traditional holiday gifting, making them even more meaningful. A parent or grandparents first ever Mother's or Father's Day can also be celebrated with a personalised plushie.
Retirements or Memorials - Recognize someones years of dedication with a traditional style bear.
So how can you decorate a Mumbles Plushie?
With your heat press!
We've used Heat Transfer Vinyl in the above images but you can use custom heat transfers too.
Simply adjust your heat press pressure to accomodate the filled plush (or remove its stuffing if you've chosen a Zippie plushie) and follow the instructions for your heat applied material!
Mumbles full collection can be viewed on their website here and can be purchased through Ralawise here.