The Vermont Teddy Bear Difference We believe that the friendship, hugs, and love of a plush toy should last forever. That's why all of our Stuffed Animals come with a lifetime guarantee. In 1981, we began handcrafting Bears. Today, we've produced over 6.6M love-filled Teddies and Stuffed Animals.

(Due to their craftsmanship and limited numbers, 15" limited edition Teddy Bears may be more expensive.) Handcrafted with care and stuffed with love in our small Vermont factory, our 15" Classic Bears promise a lifetime of hugs and happiness for people of all ages.

A teddy bear is a stuffed toy that's a small, adorable version of an intimidating, furry mammal. The original teddy bear was named after U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. In 1902, the first teddy bears appeared on the toy market. A Brooklyn businessman, Morris Michtom, called the prototype Teddy's bear.

The bear parts head back to the assembly. Area where workers installed wooden hinges that let the Bears arms. And legs rotate. They use a custom-built machine to attach the joints to the Bears.

For many of us, these furry softies were our first friends and confidants, and they provided comfort and security when we needed it most. We all have a teddy bear that we've kept over the years. It's a symbol of love, comfort, and joy, and it's often a reminder of childhood adventures or fond memories.

The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory is located 1 mile South of the Village of Shelburne - just keep your eyes open for The Vermont Teddy Bear Company sign on your left.

Handmade in Vermont All Bear production occurs in our Teddy Bear Factory located in Shelburne, Vermont using both imported materials from China and 100% recycled stuffing that is sourced in the U.S.A. This Bear is Guaranteed for Life and exceeds U.S. child safety standards.

Steiff Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear ($2.1 million) Made in 2000, Steiff joined the fashion luxury brand Louis Vuitton to make the world's most expensive Teddy bear. The buyer is the renowned Korean collector Jessie Kim who placed in the Teddy Bear Museum in Korea.

Teddy bears have always been popular because of their exceptional benefits, especially for children. When little ones play with teddy bears and other stuffed animals they are constantly learning as they play, introducing them to a wide variety of skills and an element of social interaction.

This Teddy's fur is made from something called mohair which comes from a goat a type of goat called an Angora goat next to the 30 vert shock is the teddy bear factory.

Teddy bears can be the sweetest and most adorable things one can gift their partner. These soft toys carry a charm that can make one feel loved. It symbolises love, freedom and innocence we had in our childhood, and so, teddy bears are gifted to remind us of the innocent and pure love we need in the current world.

They can be a reminder of the love and support that someone has in their life. Many people find comfort in holding a teddy bear, especially when they are feeling sad or lonely. This can make them a perfect gift for someone who is going through a tough time. Teddy Bears are a timeless gift.

Using this big machine Ian uses a different cutter. For each part of the teddy bear. And he's starting with the teddy bears heads.

Steiff Teddy Bears The most famous of Teddy Bears, highly sort after and collectable for people worldwide are the Steiff Teddy Bears from Germany. All Mohair, jointed teddy bears have their own market for serious collectors. Steiff Teddy Bears have the longest tradition of teddy bear making and creating the first ever teddy bear in 1902.

Burlington, Vermont The company was founded in 1981 by John Sortino, who sold handcrafted teddy bears in an open-air market in Burlington, Vermont. Sortino happened upon the idea of packaging and selling bears through the mail when a tourist visiting Burlington wanted a bear mailed to her home.

Shelburne, Vermont We've found great manufacturers in China to create quality outfits and keep costs down, but many of our outfits come from places right here in the USA. And every single outfit worn by our Custom-Made Bears is handmade and exquisitely tailored right here in our Shelburne, Vermont factory.