Steiff
teddy bears, soft toys & children's clothing
Margarete Steiff's Giengen manufactory created its first felt elephant in 1880 and remains known for button-in-ear teddy bears, animals and childrenswear.
What does Steiff make?
Steiff is filed under Toys here, one of 36 brands we list in that category. This is a kids range rather than dad kit: teddy bears, soft toys and children's clothing are for your daughter.
Where is Steiff based, and how long has it been going?
Steiff is based in Germany, one of 10 makers in the directory from there. It has been trading since 1880, so roughly 146 years, and no other toys brand here with a recorded start year goes back further.
Who else should I look at alongside Steiff?
The directory carries 35 other toys brands and 9 other makers based in Germany. The closest matches are Senger Naturwelt (Germany), Grimm's (Germany) and Stapelstein (Germany), ranked on shared category first and shared country second.
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