B2B Custom Plush Manufacturing in the USA

Big Plush | Custom Giant Plush Manufacturing for Brands & Businesses
Custom Giant Plush Manufacturer · Little River, South Carolina · Est. 2006

When Your Brand
Needs to Be
Impossible to Ignore

From a pair of 22-foot custom mascots at a Wall Street IPO to a 13-foot character build for a sold-out NYC pop-up museum — Big Plush manufactures custom giant plush at a scale and quality no one else in America can match.

★   Alliance for American Manufacturing · 2025 Made in America Gift Guide
22 FT Custom mascots · Wall Street IPO activation
Delivered in 7 weeks from first call
As Seen In
Alliance for American Manufacturing · 2025 Gift Guide ABC's Modern Family · Season Premiere 2014 Honda Super Bowl Commercial · 2012 Veteran-Founded · South Carolina USA
Who We Serve

Find Your Vertical

Big Plush serves a wide range of business buyers. Select the category that best describes your project and we'll speak directly to your needs.

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Brands & Promotional Premiums
Giant branded mascots, logo-embroidered plush, and premium giveaways for trade shows, brand activations, and corporate gifting programs.
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Auto Dealerships
Seasonal giant plush on showroom car rooftops. Disarms customers the moment they walk in. Logo-branded, seasonally rotated, proven to make salespeople's jobs dramatically easier.
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Retail & Point-of-Purchase
Branded giant plush for supermarket displays, beverage distributor route promotions, and seasonal in-store activations that stop foot traffic cold.
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Film, TV & Experiential
Props for Hollywood productions, commercials, music videos, theme parks, and sold-out experiential pop-ups. No character too complex. No scale too ambitious.
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Event Planners & Agencies
Giant plush props for parties, corporate events, museum installations, experiential marketing campaigns, and pop-up activations of any scale.
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Authors & IP / Character Builds
Children's book authors and IP holders who need their exact characters built in plush — at any size — with an authentic Made in USA label for the hangtag.
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Institutions, Schools & Nonprofits
Universities, sports teams, churches, and nonprofits using giant plush for mascots, fundraisers, alumni donations, and memorable recognition programs.
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Signature Gifting & Corporate Programs
Your brand. Your mascot. Delivered automatically every time you onboard a new client, close a deal, or welcome a new partner. We become your discreet, reliable fulfillment partner.
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Something Else — Tell Us
Personal commissions. Fashion collaborations. One-of-a-kind projects. If you can describe it, we can likely build it. No project is too unconventional.
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Capabilities

What We Build

From 12-inch character builds to 22-foot brand mascots — and every size in between. With customization options no other American manufacturer can match.

Size Range
12 inches
Minimum
3 – 5 feet
Corporate gifting
6 – 9 feet
Sweet spot
10 – 15 feet
Experiential
16 – 22+ feet
No upper limit
Customization Options
Custom mascot or original character
Logo-printed or embroidered t-shirts
Direct embroidery on plush
Satin ribbon with logo or text
Custom-made apparel and uniforms
Sublimated fabric and patterns
Zipper pocket (3 – 10 inch)
Voice module inside zipper pocket
Custom video greeting card insert
Reverse-engineered from supplied plush
Patches, hang tags, custom labels
Clothing made from client-supplied fabric
Lead Times
Branding on Existing Stock
~2 Weeks
Logo t-shirts, embroidery, ribbons, or accessories applied to our in-stock animals. No new pattern required. Quantities from 1 to 200+.
Rush available in days · additional fee applies
Custom Pattern Build
4 – 6 Weeks
New mascots, original characters, reverse-engineered builds from supplied plush or artwork. Includes pattern design and production. Currently accepting new projects with favorable turnaround.
Rush available · contact us to discuss
No Minimum Order Quantity
We build for single commissions and high-volume programs alike. Every project requires custom design and pattern work — final pricing reflects the scope and complexity of your specific build.
Portfolio

Work That Stops Traffic

From 22-foot mascots at a Wall Street IPO to film sets, Super Bowl commercials, and sold-out NYC museum installations.

Big Plush giant elephant and gorilla on a car in ABC Modern Family Season Premiere 2014
Film & Television · ABC
Modern Family Season Premiere
Custom giant elephant and gorilla on a car rooftop for the 2014 ABC Halloween season premiere.
Giant Hugsy Penguin being built inside the manufacturing facility
Character Build · In Production
Hugsy — From 14 Inches to 13 Feet
We reverse-engineer any character at any scale from a supplied plush, photo, 3D file, or illustration.
Orange Crush branded giant promotional bunnies manufactured by Big Plush
Branded Promotional · Beverage
Orange Crush Branded Campaign
Logo-printed giant bunnies for a national beverage brand's promotional campaign — produced in volume with branded apparel.
Ruckus Wireless branded mascot plush at a trade show
Signature Gifting Program
Ongoing Corporate Mascot Programs
We produce and drop-ship branded plush on demand for corporate clients — same mascot, same quality, every time a new client needs one.
Behind the Build

Watch What We Built

Real footage from the most ambitious custom plush projects ever manufactured in America — including a Honda Super Bowl commercial appearance.

Inside the build — manufacturing the 22-ft Ruckus Black Lab mascot

10 people needed — loading the mascots for delivery to New York City

The Hugsy build — reverse-engineering from 14 inches to 13 feet

2012 Honda Super Bowl commercial — Big Plush giant panda starring alongside Matthew Broderick

How It Works

From Concept to Completed

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Discovery Call
Tell us your vision, timeline, and needs. We give honest, direct answers about what's achievable — no overpromising.
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Design & Pattern
Our experienced designer creates hand-drawn schematics and precision templates scaled to your exact character or mascot.
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Prototype Review
You review and approve a prototype before full production begins. No surprises at delivery.
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Production
Hand-cut, hand-sewn, hand-stuffed in South Carolina. American-sourced Monterey Mills fabric. American fill, thread, and accessories.
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Delivery
White-glove freight for oversized builds. Drop-ship fulfillment for ongoing corporate programs. We've shipped to Wall Street, Hollywood, and everywhere in between.
Manufacturing Options

Two Ways to Build With Us

We're transparent about how we manufacture. Two distinct production paths — matched honestly to your project's budget, timeline, and labeling requirements.

100% American Made
Fully USA Manufactured
Every component — fabric sourced from Monterey Mills in Wisconsin, thread, stuffing, eyes, and all accessories — produced in the United States. Designed, cut, sewn, and stuffed at our Little River, South Carolina facility.
  • American fabric, thread, stuffing, eyes, and all accessories
  • Authentic "Made in USA" hangtag — FTC compliant
  • Required for government, patriotic, and institutional buyers
  • Authors and IP holders who need domestic manufacturing on the label
  • Costs decreasing significantly — now 25% of production and growing fast
Best for: Patriotic brands · Authors & IP · Institutional buyers · Government procurement
American Finished
USA Stuffed & Finished
The outer plush skin is crafted at one of our long-term vetted overseas partners under our American design team's direct supervision — then shipped to South Carolina for hand-stuffing with American fill, American thread reinforcement, and all domestic accessories and branding.
  • American stuffing, thread, accessories, and all finishing work
  • Honest, transparent labeling — combination domestic and international
  • Most cost-effective path — makes smaller runs financially viable
  • Same Big Plush quality standards and South Carolina craftsmanship
  • Currently represents approximately 75% of our B2B production volume
Best for: Brand mascots · Retail displays · Event props · Corporate programs

A note on pricing and IP: Every project requires custom design and pattern work regardless of quantity. Final pricing depends on size, complexity, quantity, and manufacturing path. We quote honestly and respond quickly — no surprises. Please note: we cannot manufacture officially licensed characters (Disney, Marvel, etc.) without documented rights from the IP holder. Original characters, brand mascots, and proprietary IP you own are always welcome.

22 FT
Largest Custom Build to Date
20+
Years Manufacturing Giant Plush
7 WKS
IPO Mascots — Call to Delivery
100%
Vertically Integrated USA Operation
2006
Founded · Still Building in America
Inside the Facility

This is a Real Manufacturing Operation

Hand-drawn patterns. Cardboard templates. Industrial sewing equipment. American craftspeople who build what no one else in America will attempt.

Big Plush factory floor with skins on industrial shelvingProduction floor
Rolls of plush fabric in multiple colorsFabric inventory
Seamstress hand-sewing at the production tableHand sewing
Craftsman hand-cutting plush fabricHand cutting
Pattern layout on the cutting tablePattern layout
Hand-drawn design schematicsDesign schematics
Cardboard pattern pieces for a giant mascotPattern engineering
Completed giant mascot next to a person for scaleScale proof
Press & Recognition

What the Industry Says

"Big Plush is one of the last remaining plush toy manufacturers in the United States. The company has a large line of animals that are entirely made in the U.S. with American-sourced materials... We have done 22-foot-long Black Labrador dogs for a commercial display, but we also sell 9-foot teddy bears all the time."

— Alliance for American Manufacturing, November 2025  ·  Read the full article →

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2025 Made in America Gift GuideNamed by the Alliance for American Manufacturing as one of America's standout domestic manufacturers — a vetted credential rarely earned in the toy and plush industry.
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ABC's Modern Family Season Premiere (2014)Our custom giant elephant and gorilla appeared on-screen in the Halloween season premiere of one of America's highest-rated network comedies.
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Honda Super Bowl Commercial (2012)A Big Plush giant panda starred alongside Matthew Broderick in Honda's nationally televised Super Bowl ad, reviving his iconic Ferris Bueller character for a new generation.
Veteran-Founded · American OwnershipFounded by Navy veteran Michael Matuska in 2006. Under new American ownership since 2024, with a continued and growing commitment to domestic manufacturing from Little River, South Carolina.
Get Started

Tell Us About
Your Project

Every project we take on is unique. Fill out this form and a member of our team will personally respond — typically within one business day — to discuss your vision, timeline, and the right manufacturing path for your needs.

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No project too unconventionalWe've said yes to 22-foot Wall Street mascots, 13-foot TV characters, Super Bowl commercials, and everything in between.
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No minimum order quantityWe build for single commissions and high-volume ongoing programs alike. One piece or one thousand — tell us what you need.
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Honest about manufacturingWe'll match you to the right path — fully domestic or American-finished — based on your budget, labeling requirements, and timeline.
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A direct relationship, not a call centerYou'll speak with a specialist who manages your project personally from first call through delivery. No handoffs, no surprises.
Please note: We cannot manufacture officially licensed characters (Disney, Marvel, etc.) without documented rights. Original characters, brand mascots, and proprietary IP you own are always welcome. All project details are kept strictly confidential.
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Our team responds personally within one business day — no automated sequences, no sales pipeline pressure.

Your information is never shared or sold. All project details are kept strictly confidential.