Typical sampling: approx. 7 daysMOQ FROM 500—1,000 PCSHOUJIE · DONGGUAN

DONGGUAN · CUSTOM PLUSH MANUFACTURER

Your idea,made tangible.

FROM SKETCH TO SHELF.

A custom plush OEM/ODM manufacturer in Houjie, Dongguan. We support artwork- and sample-based development for IP merchandise, collectibles, mascots, keychains and gifts, with a typical MOQ of 500–1,000 pieces and first sampling in about seven days.

Sewing workshop at Yiliuba Plush Toys factory
REAL FACTORY / 2021—NOW
3,000m² PRODUCTION SPACE

Yiliuba sewing workshop · Houjie, Dongguan

3,000Factory area
100+Team members
100,000pcs/moCombined capacity
7daysTypical sampling

MOQ FROM 500—1,000 PCS

QUICK FACTS

What kind of custom plush manufacturer is Yiliuba?

Yiliuba is a custom plush toy factory founded in 2021 in Houjie, Dongguan, China. An approximately 100-person team works across a 3,000 m² facility, providing project review, sampling, OEM/ODM, mass production, quality checks and packing, with combined monthly capacity of about 100,000 pieces.

Best for
Anime IP, art-toy brands, importers, cross-border sellers and corporate gifting
Development
Artwork- and sample-based customization with structure and process support
MOQ & sampling
Typical MOQ: 500–1,000 pieces; first sampling: about seven days
Production lead time
Typically about 30 days after sample approval, subject to project review

WHAT WE MAKE

Six common custom plush categories, from character to finished product.

We assess both artwork and physical samples, help refine appearance, structure and production details, then carry the approved sample into mass production.

01
IP PLUSH

Anime & IP character plush

Translate character artwork into production-ready plush and coordinated merchandise.

02
COLLECTIBLES

Plush collectibles

Develop shapes, materials, outfits and accessories for designer-toy markets.

03
MASCOTS

Corporate mascots

Turn brand characters into plush products for gifts, events and retail.

04
KEYCHAINS

Plush keychains & charms

Develop compact structures, embroidery, hardware and coordinated color series.

05
CUSHIONS

Shaped cushions & gifts

Create animal shapes, brand graphics and plush products for campaign gifting.

06
OEM / ODM

OEM / ODM development

Artwork- or sample-based development, structural refinement and production support.

PRODUCT SAMPLES

Every shape and craft starts with a production-ready sample.

These images come from Yiliuba product materials and show our range across artwork-based customization, mascots, animal forms and plush collectibles.

Images illustrate production capabilities rather than in-stock items. Size, materials, colors and packaging are assessed for each project.

FACTORY CAPABILITY

Real factory facts are where reliable partnerships begin.

Founded in 2021, Dongguan Yiliuba Plush Toys Co., Ltd. operates in Houjie, Dongguan. Around 100 team members work across sampling, cutting, embroidery, sewing, stuffing, shaping, needle detection and packing in approximately 3,000 m² of production space.

Serving customers across Europe, North America, Japan, Korea and China
05Laser cutters
40Sewing machines
02Stuffing machines
02Fiber openers
02Needle detectors

HOW IT WORKS

Eight OEM/ODM steps from a creative brief to scalable production.

We begin with product use, market, quantity and schedule, then move into materials, patterns and sampling. Mass production starts only after the sample, process and packaging are confirmed.

01

Project review

Confirm artwork, size, quantity, market and schedule.

02

Quote & materials

Break down the construction and match fabrics and trims.

03

Pattern & embroidery

Build the pattern and tune key character features.

04

Prototype

A typical first sample takes approximately seven days.

05

Revision

Refine proportion, structure, color and hand feel.

06

Pre-production

Lock the sample, materials, craft, packaging and QC criteria.

07

Mass production

Coordinate cutting, embroidery, sewing, stuffing and shaping.

08

QC & delivery

Complete finished-product, needle and packing inspections.

REAL PRODUCTION LINE · YILIUBA FACTORYPhotographed inside our production facility

QUALITY CONTROL

Quality is built into every stage, not added at the end.

Material, craft and inspection requirements are confirmed for each product and destination market. Certifications and test reports are published only after their validity and scope have been verified.

  1. 01Incoming materials
  2. 02In-process checks
  3. 03Finished-product checks
  4. 04Needle detection
  5. 05Packing checks

WHO WE WORK WITH

Clear, production-ready solutions for different brands and sourcing teams.

01

Brands & importers

Stable supply, visible milestones and destination-market readiness.

02

Cross-border sellers

Balanced MOQ, cost, packaging and delivery planning.

03

Anime IP & art toys

Character fidelity combined with production-ready structure.

04

Corporate gifting

Mascots and brand characters translated into custom gifts.

PLUSH KNOWLEDGE

Straight answers to the questions buyers ask first.

Sourcing guide

How do you choose the right custom plush manufacturer?

Review sampling skill, craft judgment, QC flow, communication and production consistency.

Cost & MOQ

Why do custom plush orders often start at 500—1,000 pieces?

Fabric sourcing, patterns, embroidery programs, line setup and packaging create fixed launch costs.

Sampling

What happens between an artwork file and a plush prototype?

A production-ready sample must solve proportion, structure, material, embroidery and manufacturability together.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Custom plush sourcing FAQ

These answers describe typical projects. Final MOQ, sampling time, price and lead time depend on size, materials, construction, quantity and inspection requirements.

01Can Yiliuba make a plush toy from my artwork?

Yes. We support artwork- and sample-based development and can help adjust proportions, structure, materials and production details before sampling and mass production.

02What is the minimum order quantity for custom plush toys?

Our typical MOQ is 500–1,000 pieces. The exact quantity depends on size, fabric, embroidery, accessories and packaging.

03How long does plush sampling take?

After the brief and materials are confirmed, a typical first sample takes about seven days. Complex structures, special fabrics or multiple outfits may require more time.

04What is the usual mass-production lead time?

Production is typically about 30 days after the sample, materials, process and packaging are approved. Quantity, season and inspection requirements affect the final schedule.

05Can you help refine an unfinished design?

Yes. We can help optimize visual proportions, patterns, embroidery placement, material combinations and process details for plush production.

06Can you sign an NDA?

Yes. An NDA can be signed before project development to protect artwork, samples, character information and project communications.

07What information is needed for a quote?

Please provide artwork or a reference sample, target size, estimated quantity, destination market, packaging requirements and target delivery date.

08Can testing be arranged for my destination market?

Material, process and third-party testing needs can be discussed for the product and market. Standards, laboratories, cost and timing are confirmed separately for each project.

START A PROJECT

Send us your artwork and brief for an initial production assessment.

Include size, estimated quantity, destination market and target delivery date where possible. We will use them to review structure, process, MOQ and next steps.