Why are plush bears called teddy bears?

Have You Ever Wondered... Why are stuffed animal bears called “teddy bears"? Who has the largest teddy bear collection in the world? How much do vintage teddy bears sell for at auction? read more

He then asked Roosevelt for permission to call them teddy bears, to which Roosevelt said yes(obviously :P ). They gained a lot of popularity and eventually Michtom opened a factory and began mass-producing them. Fast forward to now, they are still as popular as ever and the name hasn’t changed either. read more

Teddy bears are also manufactured to represent different species of bear, such as polar bears and grizzly bears, as well as pandas. While early teddy bears were covered in tawny mohair fur, modern teddy bears are manufactured in a wide variety of commercially available fabrics, most commonly synthetic fur, but also velour, denim, cotton, satin, and canvas. read more

Michtom and his wife created plush, stuffed bears and placed them in the front window of their shop. With permission from Roosevelt, Michtom named the bears “Teddy bears." They were an instant success. Ladies and children carried the bears with them in public. President Roosevelt even used the teddy bear as his mascot when he ran for re-election. read more