Handmade felt toys and decor for wholesale and export
Soft, colourful and made by hand: we supply wool felt toys and decorations to toy shops, gift stores, nursery brands and online sellers worldwide.
- Wool felt
- Handmade
- Custom designs
- Private label
What are handmade wool felt toys?
Felt is a fabric made without weaving or knitting. Wool fibres have tiny scales that lock together when they are worked with moisture, heat and friction, or when they are tangled with a barbed needle. Handmade felt toys are shaped from dyed wool in this way, either as solid sculpted figures or as pieces cut and stitched from felt sheet.
Because each piece is formed by hand, no two are identical. Small differences in shape, size and expression are part of the product, and buyers usually agree an acceptable range at sampling stage.
Wet felting vs needle felting
Most felt toys use one of two techniques, and many use both: wet felting for the body and needle felting for the details.
| Point | Wet felting | Needle felting |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Wool is worked with warm soapy water and rubbing until the fibres mat together | Dry wool is stabbed repeatedly with a barbed needle until the fibres tangle and firm up |
| Best for | Balls, simple solid shapes, felt sheet, slippers and bowls | Sculpted animals, faces and fine surface detail |
| Surface | Smooth, dense and even | Slightly fuzzier, with more sculpted detail |
| Typical products | Felt balls, garlands, mobiles, coasters | Animals, dolls, characters and ornaments |
Felt products we supply
Felt animals and dolls
Hand-felted animals, characters and finger puppets.
Baby mobiles
Cot and nursery mobiles with felt shapes on a hanging frame.
Garlands and bunting
Felt ball garlands, shapes on a string and wall hangings.
Seasonal decorations
Christmas tree ornaments, Easter and Halloween designs.
Felt balls and craft supplies
Loose felt balls and shapes for makers and craft retailers.
Accessories
Key rings, coasters, bag charms and small gifts.
Toy safety: what buyers need to know
Toy safety law applies in the country where the product is sold, and the importer or brand placing it on the market is normally the party legally responsible. We do not claim that our felt products are certified to any standard. Testing is arranged per order on request, so tell us your market and intended age group before sampling and we will confirm in the quotation what can be arranged.
Items sold as decorations rather than toys, such as Christmas ornaments and garlands, may fall outside toy rules but are usually labelled as not being a toy. Your compliance adviser or test laboratory should confirm the classification for your product.
| Market | Standards and rules buyers ask about | What they cover |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | EN 71 toy safety standards, UKCA or CE marking | Mechanical and physical safety, flammability and chemical limits; marking and importer details on the product or packaging |
| European Union | EN 71 toy safety standards, CE marking | The same EN 71 test areas, with a declaration of conformity and technical file held by the responsible party |
| United States | ASTM F963 and CPSIA | Toy safety testing at an accepted laboratory, a Children's Product Certificate and tracking labels |
| All markets | Age grading and small parts | Toys for children under three years need particular care over small parts, attachments and seams |
Wholesale ordering
Send your enquiry
Products, sizes, colours, quantities, target market and age group.
Quotation
Written price, quantities and lead time, including any testing you have asked us to arrange.
Sample approval
A sample of each design is made for you to approve shape, colour, size and finish.
Production and checking
Pieces are made by hand and checked against the approved sample.
Packing and dispatch
Goods are labelled, packed and shipped by air or sea with export documents.
Custom designs and private label
- Custom designs made from your sketch, photo or reference sample
- Your choice of colours, sizes and finishing details
- Private label with your tags, labels and retail packaging
- Sets and assortments for gift shops and subscription boxes
- Sample approval before bulk production
- Your designs are made for your order only
Packing
Felt is light but can be crushed or flattened, so items are packed loosely enough to keep their shape, usually in inner bags grouped by design and then in export cartons. Retail packaging such as header cards, boxes, barcodes and warning labels can be applied to your specification. Pieces per carton and carton sizes are confirmed in the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy handmade felt toys wholesale?
Garage2Global Ventures Private Limited, a registered exporter based in Kota, Rajasthan, India, supplies handmade wool felt toys and decorations for wholesale and export. Toy shops, gift stores and online sellers can order stock or custom designs. Send your products, quantities and market on WhatsApp +91 88128 00000 or email info@garage2global.com.
What is the difference between wet felting and needle felting?
Wet felting uses warm soapy water and rubbing to mat wool fibres into a dense, smooth felt, and is used for balls, sheets and simple shapes. Needle felting uses a barbed needle to tangle dry wool, which allows sculpted shapes and fine detail. Many felt toys combine both methods.
Are your felt toys certified to EN 71 or ASTM F963?
We do not claim blanket certification. Safety testing is arranged per order on request, because the standard depends on where the toy is sold: EN 71 with UKCA or CE marking for the UK and EU, and ASTM F963 with CPSIA requirements for the US. Tell us your market before sampling and we will confirm it in the quotation.
Are felt toys safe for babies and toddlers?
It depends on the design. Toys for children under three years must not have small parts that can come off, such as beads, bells, buttons or loosely attached pieces, and long cords need care. Tell us the intended age group so the design, attachments and labelling can be planned accordingly before sampling.
Can you make custom felt toys for my brand?
Yes. Send a sketch, photo or reference sample with the size and colours you want. A sample is made for your approval before bulk production, and the finished pieces can carry your own tags, labels and retail packaging. Quantities per design and lead time are confirmed in the quotation.
How do I clean wool felt toys?
Spot clean wool felt with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then let it air dry. Do not machine wash, soak or tumble dry, because heat and agitation make wool shrink and lose its shape. Light surface fuzz can be trimmed carefully with small scissors.
Do felt Christmas ornaments count as toys?
Decorations that are not designed for play are generally treated differently from toys, and are commonly labelled to say they are not a toy. The rules vary by country and by how the product is presented, so the importer should confirm the classification with a compliance adviser or test laboratory before selling.
Need a price for your order?
Send your requirement on WhatsApp +91 88128 00000 or by email and get a quote within 1 business day.