Plush toys are a popular type of toy, and their history can be traced back to the 19th century. The earliest plush toys were produced in Germany, and these toys used natural cotton as fillers. Over time, plush toys have been widely spread and popularized around the world, and have become the companion of many children's childhood. Today, plush toys have developed into various forms, such as cartoon images, animal shapes, etc., and there are more and more types of fillers.
There are mainly the following types of cotton in plush toys:
1. Ordinary cotton
Ordinary cotton is the most common stuffing for plush toys. It has good warmth retention and softness. Ordinary cotton is divided into long-staple cotton and fine-staple cotton, among which long-staple cotton is of higher quality and relatively expensive. Because ordinary cotton is cheap and easy to obtain, it is widely used in plush toy production.
2. Colored cotton
Colored cotton is a kind of cotton with natural colors, and its colors include yellow, green, brown, etc. Colored cotton does not need to be dyed during the textile process, so it is environmentally friendly and healthy. Since colored cotton has a relatively single color, it is usually used to make plush toys with simple tones.
3. Chemical fiber cotton
Chemical fiber cotton is a man-made fiber that has high strength and wear resistance and is not easy to deform. Since the price of chemical fiber cotton is lower than that of ordinary cotton, it is widely used in plush toy production. The warmth retention and softness of chemical fiber cotton are slightly inferior to those of ordinary cotton.
4. Down cotton
Down cotton is a cotton-like material made from down. It has good warmth retention and softness, and has a high fluffiness. Down cotton is mainly used to make high-quality plush toys, and its price is relatively high.
There are many types of cotton in plush toys, and different cottons have different characteristics. When choosing plush toys, consumers should pay attention to factors such as material, safety performance, and brand price, and choose products that suit their needs. No matter what kind of cotton is used, plush toys can bring warmth and happiness to people.