A Message to Steiff Friends and Collectors

It's that time of year again. The best time of year to be a Steiff collector, Steiff friend or even a member of staff at Steiff. With the coming of spring comes a new wave of Steiff products to excite imaginations all across the world. Steiff have worked long and hard, spent many tireless hours and put all of their love into a new collection of truly stunning collectors items.

A new range of replicas, limited editions and classics is due to be shipped to us at JustTeddies soon for the spring summer launch of Steiff bears. There are some wonderful new stories. Some stories are starting from the beginning and some are coming to the most beautiful ending.

In current times, values are gaining ever more in importance - but not just material values. Steiff products are of lasting value. They bring joy and love into the lives of those who receive them, convey affection and appreciation better than words ever could and often accompany their owners their entire lives.

Steiff classic bears are timeless, though new ones are made and old ones are sometimes dropped from the range, they are always special and are seen by collectors the world over to be an ever expanding range of products. There are so many classic teddy bears, with at least 5 added every year, that there are just too many for a collector to incorporate into his or her collection. for this reason collectors choose to collect from a given year of Steiff classics, or a certain colour or even just those that speak to them in a particularly special way. From browsing the JustTeddies site you can see that we love the 1909, 1905 and 1920 ranges of Steiff bears the most. We find that these years, along with a selection of 1906 bears are Steiffs best work from the early 20th century.

The most special bears from particular years are chosen to be made as replicas, sometimes this is because of an anniversary as in the black 1961 replica recently sold out by JustTeddies, others are chosen to be honoured due to their history. Only 3 replicas are made every year. All of which are available on JustTeddies. They will need to be pre-ordered, once pre-ordered your name will be attached to the order that we have placed with Steiff for the item to make sure that you are guaranteed to receive it.

For any information on any teddy bear seen on our website please call us at 01536 264611.

Steiff Purity Law

There are many things that make Steiff bears special. Their quality, their design and their history to name but a few. When it comes to safety, Steiff bears are unmatched.

Steiff stick to their motto "for our children, only the best is good enough" at all times. For this reason Steiff outlines 10 points for it's bears, animals and creations. These 10 points outline why Steiff bears are safe for children and why they are the correct choice for any loving parent who only wants the best for their children.

1. NO HARMFUL SUBSTANCES

Steiff voluntarily go far beyond the legally-required standards and even surpass them. Because Steiff are convinced that only animals which pose no health risk deserve the name Steiff.

2. NO ALLERGIC SUBSTANCES

Steiff have high expectations of their suppliers whom we oblige to adhere to the strict Steiff guidelines. They extensively examine all the basic materials before they are used in production.

3.NO HARMFUL DYES OR COLOURS

Steiff has voluntarily applied stricter (than required by law) regulations on all colours and dyes used in the production of soft toy animals. Children can put steiff products in their mouths without any misgivings.

4.HIGHEST-QUALITY MATERIALS

Only the finest natural fibres are used in the creation of Steiff bears. Steiff quality control staff personally inspect the factories and materials of all suppliers to make sure they meet the high standards necessary. Prestigious or well known manufacturers are used at all times, no risks are taken with the quality of Steiff bear materials.

5.LINT-FREE PLUSH

The plush of a Steiff bear or animal has always been something special. It is extraordinarily true-to-nature, soft, long-lasting and loses nearly no hair. Steiff use only uppers made of the highest quality.

6.NO HARMFUL FILLINGS

Steiff uses exclusively new and non harmful materials from the factory for the fillings of their bears and animals. These all comply with all European safety standards.

7.HIGHEST-QUALITY SEAM WORKMANSHIP

This is ensured by the standardised Steiff seam width as well as the high density of seams, which is typical for Steiff animals.

8.HYGIENIC PRODUCTION

For the production of our animals, Steiff pays careful attention to adhere to all hygiene and cleanliness standards. For example, that is why Steiff uses metal detectors during all stages of production.

9.INDEPENDENT INSPECTION

For decades Steiff has worked with independent institutions in order to ensure that Steiff quality control is unmatched by any other product. Steiff carry out over 12000 tests in a given year to make sure all products are acceptable.

10.UNRIVALLED QUALITY SINCE 1880

Throughout the various production steps, Steiff produce continuously environmentally-friendly products, as well as maintaining flawless quality and longevity. A Steiff bear or animal can survive a childhood and live with its owner through adulthood.

About the Steiff Museum

COME ON COME IN - TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF STEIFF

Have you ever been eye to eye with a life-sized polar bear, giraffe or elephant? Or been on an exciting safari all over a world of soft toy animals? Never? Then it's about time!

Steiffs adventure museum in Giengen, Germany is the perfect place for any soft toy safari, voyage of discovery, or just to experience the most detailed, numerous and varied collection of soft toy animals ever created. There's even a replica of Mararette steiffs sewing room, to give all Steiff fans an idea of how this illustrious company started.

There is nothing nicer than watching children when they are enthralled. When they discover a new a fascinating world of Steiff bears and Steiff animals. Only at the Steiff museum can you see Steiff animals from all over the world.

Across the world there are places that have their own magic. They optimise tradition and historical importance. The Steiff museum is one of these special places. Visitor are sent on a travel through time; here, the creative spirit of Steiffs founder Margarete becomes wonderfully alive a tangible. Only at the Steiff museum can you look over the shoulder of the moving and turbulent history of the Steiff company in all its wonderful traditions and watch production demonstrations to experience the beautiful and extraordinary creations of today and tomorrow.