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By Sunbright Toys Editorial Published October 15, 2024 6 min read
Behind the Scenes: Inside Our Sewing Workshop

Behind the Scenes: Inside Our Sewing Workshop

A look at how our 8 sewing lines turn fabric and fiber into a finished plush toy ready for shipment.

Most visitors to our factory are surprised by the scale of our sewing workshop. Eight production lines, 220 sewing machines, and 16 overlock stations — all running a single shift pattern of skilled operators.

**The flow:**

1. **Cutting room.** Fabric is laid in 30-layer stacks, and a computer-controlled cutter slices 30 toys at a time. Tolerance: ±2 mm.
2. **Embroidery & printing.** Eyes, noses, and decorative elements are embroidered using 12-head machines. Each design is QA'd against a reference sample.
3. **Sewing.** Each piece is sewn, overlocked, and backstitched at high stress points. Reinforcement at seam junctions is standard.
4. **Stuffing.** PP cotton or recycled fiber fill is loaded by weight (not volume) for consistency.
5. **Finishing.** Hand-attached accessories (bows, scarves), QC inspection, and metal detection.
6. **Packaging.** Folded into poly bags, placed in inner boxes, and packed into export cartons with your custom retail packaging.

A typical plush bear takes 28 minutes from cut to packed. Our daily output is 8,000–10,000 finished toys across the sewing floor.

**What we are proud of:** zero lost-time incidents in 2024. We are a Sedex SMETA-audited facility, and worker welfare is treated as a production input, not an afterthought.
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Sunbright Toys Editorial

The B2B content team at Sunbright Toys. We write practical guides on toy safety, sourcing strategy, and factory operations based on 18 years of manufacturing experience in Dongguan, China.

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Answers to questions B2B buyers, importers, and brand owners ask us most often after reading this article.

Where can I get a copy of the certifications you mention?

We provide EN71, ASTM F963, CE, CPSIA, and ISO 8124 test reports from accredited labs (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) with every shipment. Request the latest version of any certificate by emailing sales@sunbright-toys.com.

Do you offer free samples before I commit to a production order?

Yes. We produce a pre-production sample in 7–10 days for most lines. Sample costs are refundable against your first purchase order. We pay return shipping for samples of the buyer’s freight.

What is the typical lead time from PO to ex-factory?

30–45 days for plush and wooden toys after sample approval. The exact lead time depends on quantity, packaging complexity, and whether mould modifications are required.

Can I customise the materials and packaging?

Yes. Colour matching is available from 3,000 pcs. Custom logo and packaging are available from 1,000 pcs for most lines. Mould modifications require a larger commitment and tooling amortisation.

What payment terms and shipping options do you offer?

Standard terms are 30% T/T deposit with balance against B/L copy. We ship FOB Shenzhen by default, with EXW, CIF, and DDP options available on request.

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