Steiff

Steiff is a German-based plush-toy company known for its high quality. It was begun in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, who was later assisted by her brother Fritz and their nephew Richard, who created the teddy bear in 1902. The Steiff motto, as styled by Margarete Steiff, is "Only the best is good enough for children." The company's products are subject to meticulous testing and inspection. They are also required to be highly flame resistant and, among other things, smaller pieces such as eyes must be able to resist considerable tension, wear, and tear.