Identify the character-defining signals
Some characters are recognized by ears, tails or overall silhouette; others by eyes, mouth or color relationships. Mark which parts cannot be distorted and which details can be simplified or adjusted at the intended size.
Size and use case change the method
Keychains, event gifts, display plush and cushions raise different considerations for facial features, materials, hanging parts, packing and durability. Establish how the product will be used before deciding whether the artwork suits a given scale and construction.
Clarify licensing and confidentiality early
If the character belongs to a brand or third-party IP, confirm who can provide artwork, approve samples and authorize publication. Artwork, samples, quotations and order information should not be shown publicly without permission.
Make sample communication more efficient
- Provide clear front, side, back and detail references.
- List the three to five character features that cannot be compromised.
- Share target size, estimated quantity, intended use and delivery region.
- Leave room to discuss adjustable elements instead of treating every detail as equally important.
Turn the decision into verifiable inputs
Align artwork version, finished size, estimated quantity, intended use and sales market before discussing fabric, decoration, attachments and packing. Without those inputs, price, time and fidelity do not describe one executable project.
For 10–20 cm work, pattern volume, facial spacing, pile and stuffed curvature interact. Leqiqu keeps 18+ fabric types in regular stock, while the physical swatch, approved sample and destination requirements govern the final choice.
| Condition | Confirm | Risk if missing |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork and size | Views, 10–20 cm target and recognition features | Pattern and facial positions rely on assumptions |
| Material and method | Swatch, pile, embroidery/print/appliqué and components | Colour, silhouette and legibility cannot be compared |
| Quantity and timing | Estimate, approval points, 5–7 day sampling and 15–20 day production references | Quote and delivery have no shared basis |
| Market and testing | Destination, age, material and construction | Applicable EN 71, ASTM F963, GB 6675, ST or KC scope is unknown |
| Production reference | Sample, photos, dimensions, materials and packing version | Bulk inspection becomes subjective |
Reduce information loss from sample to production
Sampling converts flat assumptions into a physical object. Review silhouette, proportion and expression first, then material, colour, stitching, components and packing. Revision notes should identify location, symptom and target.
After approval, align production fabric, key dimensions, methods and inspection points. Leqiqu can arrange applicable market-specific testing and third-party laboratory submission after requirements are confirmed; this is not a universal certification claim.
Client artwork, quotations and order information remain confidential. Public guidance uses general production reasoning and confirmed public Leqiqu parameters rather than unauthorized cases.
- Regular sampling reference: 5–7 working days
- Bulk-production reference: 15–20 days after approval
- No uniform MOQ; evaluate size, process, material and quantity
- 80+ in-house people and 300+ people in collaborative external lines
- Applicable testing can be arranged by target market