Steiff was founded by Margarete Steiff in 1877, in Germany. With a pincushion in the shape of a small fabric elephant, she wrote the first chapter of an unprecedented success story that is still being written today, after more than 140 years. Thanks to the loving dedication and quality awareness of all employees, the personal history of Margarete Steiff and Margarete Steiff GmbH remain inseparably linked to this day.
Before one of these Steiff animals starts its journey into the world, it is lovingly crafted by us in many small steps. Just as every person is unique, each of these animals is a valuable, unique specimen thanks to this special manufacturing process. Only materials of the highest quality are used in the Steiff toy factory. Starting with the sewing thread, through the filling material, buttons, eyes and accessories to the respective outer material of Steiff animals.