How to Care for and Store Custom Plush Toys
So you’ve got your custom plush toys ready to go, whether that’s for a giveaway, an event, or a display in your office. Nice choice. Now let’s make sure they stay looking as good as the day they arrived. A little care goes a long way, and it really doesn’t take much effort. Here’s what you need to know.
Where to store custom plush toys
Good news: if you ordered your custom plushies from Promo Bears, they already come packed in individual packaging, so you don’t need to figure out storage from scratch. Just keep them in that packaging for now, it protects them from dust and moisture and makes it easy to keep track of your inventory too.
If you’re storing a batch for a while before an event, pop the packaged toys into a bigger box and find a spot that’s cool and dry. Humidity is the enemy here, it can wear down the fabric over time if you’re not careful. Same goes for sunlight. Direct sun will fade the colors faster than you’d expect, so keep your plushies somewhere shaded and you’ll be set.
How to care for custom plush toys on display
Planning to put your plushie on a shelf or a desk rather than handing it out? A few small habits will keep it looking sharp. Try not to touch or squeeze it too much. It sounds harmless, but repeated handling can flatten the fur and reshape the stuffing over time, and nobody wants a lopsided mascot.
If it needs a little touch up, like fluffing the fur or straightening a whisker, just make sure your hands are clean and keep it light. Less is more here. A gentle touch now and then keeps your display plushie looking polished for the long haul.
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitely, just handle it gently. Avoid squeezing it too much and you’ll be fine.
Only if it’s exposed to a lot of direct sunlight. Keep it shaded and the colors will hold up well.
Pretty much as long as you need to, as long as they’re kept dry, packaged, and away from the sun. No rush.
Keep them in their original packaging and store the batch together in a box, somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight.
Yes, but always check the washing instructions that come with your plushie first. Not sure what to do? Just reach out to your project manager, they’ll walk you through it.
