Manual vs. machine? The "mix and match production method" of plush toy manufacturers takes into account both efficiency and texture

       In the plush toy manufacturing industry, "handcrafted" and "machine-made" seem to always be placed on opposite sides - some people think that handcrafted production is more textured, but they are worried about low efficiency; Some people favor the high efficiency of machine production, but are afraid of losing the warmth of toys. However, in the production workshop of nianbeast factory, this pair of "contradictory entities" have long achieved harmonious coexistence. Through a mature "mixed and matched production method", we have not only maintained the soft texture of plush toys but also kept up with the market's demand for production capacity.

         The advantages of machine production are fully demonstrated in large-scale manufacturing. In the cutting process at the nianbeast factory, we have introduced high-precision CNC cutting machines. These machines can quickly complete the cutting of plush fabrics with an error standard of 0.1mm based on the design drawings. In the past, it took 2 hours to manually cut 100 sets of the same toy fabric. Now, the machine only needs 20 minutes to complete the process. This not only significantly shortens the production cycle but also avoids the dimensional deviations that may occur during manual cutting, ensuring that each piece of fabric can precisely match the subsequent splicing requirements. In addition, in the toy filling process, the fully automatic cotton filling machine has also become the "main force". It can evenly control the amount of filling material for each toy, ensuring that the finished products are full in shape and have a consistent hand feel, solving the problem of "some filling too much and some filling too little" during manual cotton filling.

        But machines are not omnipotent. The details that determine the "soul" of plush toys still need to be polished by hand. In the sewing workshop of nianbeast factory, we have retained over 20 hand sewing masters with more than 10 years of experience. After the machine finishes assembling the main body of the toy, the masters will take over to handle the key details: for instance, when sewing the eyes of the plush toy, the masters will manually adjust the stitch density according to the expression design of the toy to make the eye position more precise and the expression more lively. In the edge locking process of toys, the technicians will use manual edge wrapping to carefully wrap the fabric edges, avoiding the possible burrs that may occur in machine edge locking, so that users do not feel the slightest roughness when touching them. There are also some customized orders, such as plush toys with embroidered patterns. After the machine embroidery is completed, the masters will manually check each stitch and trim the fine thread ends to ensure that the patterns are exquisite and complete.

        This mixed production method of "machines as the foundation and hands for details" has enabled nianbeast factory to firmly establish itself in the industry. We have ensured production capacity with machines - during peak seasons, we can stably produce hundreds of thousands of plush toys every month, meeting the bulk order demands of our customers. We have also maintained the quality through handcrafting - every toy leaving the factory exudes the delicate texture of hand-polishing, which is also the reason why many customers choose to cooperate with us for a long time.

         In fact, manual labor and machines have never been an either-or choice. For plush toy manufacturers, the real core lies in finding the balance point between the two. At nianbeast factory, we always believe that machines can enhance efficiency and ensure standards, while handcrafting can endow toys with warmth and texture. It is precisely this commitment to "balance" that enables our plush toys to not only quickly reach the market but also win the hearts of users. ​