What's the difference between plush and stuffed toys?

"Plush" and "stuffed" are terms often used interchangeably to describe soft toys, but there is a subtle difference between the two:

1. Plush Toys:

  - Plush toys are soft, stuffed animals or characters made from fabric, typically a synthetic material like polyester or acrylic. The term "plush" often refers to the outer covering or fabric of the toy.

  - The fabric used in plush toys is usually fuzzy, velvety, or textured, creating a soft and comforting feel.

  - Plush toys are often designed to resemble animals, cartoon characters, or other figures, and they come in various shapes and sizes.

  - The term "plush" emphasizes the softness and texture of the fabric used in the toy.

2. Stuffed Toys:

  - Stuffed toys are toys that are filled with a soft material to give them their shape and make them squeezable and huggable. The "stuffed" part refers to the filling inside the toy.

  - The filling material is typically soft, such as polyester fiberfill, cotton, or foam. This filling provides the toy with its shape and makes it cuddly.

  - Stuffed toys can be made from a variety of fabrics, including plush, but they can also be constructed from other materials like felt, cotton, or even knit fabric.

  - The term "stuffed" highlights the presence of filling inside the toy, which is what gives it its form and squeezable quality.

In summary, while plush toys are characterized by their soft and often fuzzy outer fabric, stuffed toys are defined by the filling material that gives them their shape and cuddly texture. Plush toys are a type of stuffed toy, and they are often used to describe the soft, fuzzy, and cuddly stuffed animals that are popular with children and collectors.