Summary
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRBG20241106005
- Term of Validity
- 6 November 2024 - 6 November 2025
- Company's Country
- Bulgaria
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Bulgarian company seeks a partner to supply unstuffed teddy bear skins (without the plush stuffing) for creating customisable, high-quality teddy bears. Our focus is on sustainable materials and eco-friendly production. Ideal partners are experienced in producing durable fabric or synthetic bear skins suitable for use and safe for children. We aim to offer a safe, versatile (variety of colours and sizes), and environmentally friendly product for our clients.
- Full Description
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An established women's apparel company, aims to launch a new product - customisable Teddy Bears stuffed with recycled materials. We are looking to partner with an experienced manufacturer in creating unstuffed Teddy Bear skins.
The ideal partner should have expertise in producing high-quality, safe, and customisable bear skins that comply with EU safety standards, ensuring suitability for various age groups. We require options for size and colour customisation to meet diverse consumer preferences, and the capability to support bulk orders at competitive prices. Additionally, partners who use sustainable production methods, including recycled fibres or eco-friendly materials, are strongly preferred to align with our brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility. - Advantages and Innovations
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- Sustainability and Resource Efficiency: The company uses eco-friendly, recyclable materials, aligning with consumer demands for sustainable products. We aim to use stuffing made from recycled materials left over from our production cycle, blended with polyester fibres. This approach reduces waste, lowers material costs, and strengthens our environmental commitment.
- Customisation for Market Differentiation: Our Teddy Bears will offer personalised options such as embroidered names, unique colour choices, and custom messages. This feature attracts a wide range of customers seeking unique gift options, enhancing product appeal.
- Safety Compliance and Quality Assurance: By adhering to EU safety standards, we ensure our products are safe and suitable for all age groups.
- Flexible Size Range and Market Versatility: We want to offer sizes from small, child-friendly bears to larger options, covering diverse market needs from gifts to decor. This adaptability supports growth potential across various retail segments, enhancing our market reach.
- Economic Benefits: Our approach to using recycled stuffing reduces material costs and allows competitive pricing, supporting both environmental and economic efficiency. - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Not relevant
- IPR description
- We seek a partner experienced in manufacturing unstuffed Teddy Bear skins designed for plush toy assembly. Expertise in selecting durable, child-safe, and customisable fabrics that align with EU safety standards is essential. Additionally, flexibility in fabric options to support customisation and personalisation is preferred, ensuring high-quality production aligned with our focus on quality and sustainability.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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We are seeking an industrial manufacturing partner specialising in the production of unstuffed Teddy Bear skins. We are looking for a business with a proven track record in textile or plush toy component manufacturing that can meet our quality standards, offer competitive pricing, and support diverse order volumes. Partners are sought preferably from Turkey and Asian countries (China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam), but all relevant offers from the EU are also welcome.
Key Responsibilities of the Partner:
- Material Selection and Sustainability: Collaborate with us to identify and develop materials that prioritise safety, softness, and environmental responsibility.
- Customisation Options: Provide a variety of colours, textures, and size options to allow for extensive customisation of our products. The partner should also offer materials that support personalisation features, such as embroidery-ready fabrics.
- High Production Standards: Ensure compliance with EU safety standards, guaranteeing our products are suitable for children and meet our quality expectations.
- Flexible Production Capacity: Adapt to varying order sizes, ensuring timely and efficient scaling based on market demands. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 07004001 - Clothing, shoes and accessories (including jewellery)
- Targeted countries
- All countries