Retro Sweater Stuffed Animals
Cecilia Biemann — September 19, 2008 — Life-Stages
References: sweatertoys & hautenature.blogspot
These gorgeous stuffed animals from SweaterToys.com are made using gently-used recycled sweaters and retro printed fabric. The current collection includes bunnies, elephants, owls, and tapirs, but other animals can be made on special order.
Coo-koo-ri-koo offers a variety of stuffed birds in a similar style that are also made from recycled knitwear, felt and other fabric remnants.
Implications - No business should discount the important of eco-friendly products, especially those that come packaged with a feel-good connotation. When what you are selling people allows them to feel positive about the things they buy, you add a whole other level of incentive to set your products distinctly apart from the crowd.
Coo-koo-ri-koo offers a variety of stuffed birds in a similar style that are also made from recycled knitwear, felt and other fabric remnants.
Implications - No business should discount the important of eco-friendly products, especially those that come packaged with a feel-good connotation. When what you are selling people allows them to feel positive about the things they buy, you add a whole other level of incentive to set your products distinctly apart from the crowd.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Stuffed Animals - Creating stuffed animals out of recycled clothing and fabric is a new trend in the toy industry, allowing companies to offer eco-friendly products to conscious consumers.
2. Retro-style Toys - The use of retro-style knitwear and fabric in stuffed animal production is a popular trend, offering a unique and nostalgic appeal to consumers.
3. Customized Stuffed Animals - Offering the option of ordering specific animal designs adds a level of personalization and uniqueness to the trend of recycled clothing stuffed animals.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can incorporate eco-friendly materials and retro design elements to create a differentiated product that appeals to conscious and nostalgic consumers.
2. Sustainability Industry - Companies in the sustainability industry can partner with toy makers to upcycle clothing materials and reduce waste, while offering an eco-friendly product to consumers.
3. Craft Industry - The craft industry can take advantage of the trend of customized stuffed animals made from recycled clothing, offering unique and personalized creations to buyers.
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