Founded in 1954, the Trudi company was founded by a lady of the same name – Trudi Patriarca. She had a vision to create beautiful soft toys with great attention to design detail, as well as using the best quality fabrics she could buy. Trudi was so successful in its native Italy that it wasn’t long before exports began to other European countries and the rest of the world. Expansion in 1998 saw Trudi purchase Sevi, one of Europe’s oldest manufacturers of high quality wooden toys.
Trudi products are divide into three distinct categories; Growing, Plush and Gift. Whilst Growing concentrates on creating products for infants and toddlers, the Trudi Plush range contains their classic animal soft toys. Additionally they have highly detailed collectable versions, together with ‘More’ soft toys that combine together in an educational theme.
With a captive child market and an increasing adult collector base, Trudi’s collection of soft toys is simply staggering. Ever-popular cat and dog breeds are joined by bears, farm and forest animals as well as a collection of classic aquatic creatures. These are accompanied by the Exotic range with subjects like a cockatoo, panther, rhinoceros, monkey and gorilla. The rabbit-inspired collection of Trudi gifts includes key rings, purses, wallets and organisers.
In 2006 Trudi acquired the Olli Olbot brand – a company that specialise in products dedicated to the care of infants in their early years. This small selection of products encompasses all of Trudi’s philosophies that include ”quality, safety, innovation, design and sentimental values”.
Not just the preserve of little girls, the shops listed here sell great cuddly toys selections for all ages.
From traditional stuffed animals to plush toys fitted with electronics, see shops that sell soft toys here.
Almost everyone must have owned a teddy bear at some time in their lives. See fantastic selections in these shops.
Specialises in educational, learning and creative arts & crafts.
Sells the very best selection of all the latest jigsaw puzzles.
UK supplier of the unique Sorgenfresser soft 'worry eater' dolls.
