A traditonally designed bear with an updated, cuddly soft coat of durable synthetic polyester. Like all the finest Steiff Teddies, Elmar is five-way jointed. He’s also softly stuffed to make him extra huggable. Elmar has shoe-button-style eyes and is entirely handmade. He’s machine washable and ultra-durable. From the company that invented the Teddy bear in 1902. With the world famous "Button in Ear" trademark, symbol of highest quality.