Where are the toys made?
Alvar’s upcycled toys are produced in by Rutiks Oü in Loksa, Estonia. It is a small size factory with a team of 5-9 people. Globe Hope has worked with them since 2008.
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What are the toys made of?
Alvar’s Upcycled Toy Crafty is made with upcycled denim, upcycled climbing rope, surplus army straps, cotton ribbon and filled with felted recycled fibres and production fabric cut-offs. Alvar’s Upcycled Toy Cuddly is made from deadstock workwear cot
How do I re-tie the knot on my Crafty toy?
We have included some instructions on the hang tag of the toy. If you don’t have the tag anymore, you can see the instructions also from the following picture.
What size dogs are the toys suitable for?
Both toys are suitable for all sizes of dogs. If you know that your dog strongly prefers either very small or large-sized toys, these fall in between. You can find the measurements on the product page.
How do I repair a broken toy?
You can find some basic repair instructions on the back of the hang tag of the toy. The knot on the Crafty toy can easily be retied. Small tears and holes can be fixed with needle and thread. You can find great mending tutorials on youtube for exampl
Are the toys safe for my dog?
Yes, our toys are safe and have been tested with a variety of dogs of different sizes. Please keep in mind, that all dogs are different, and you should always make sure to watch your dog, especially with new toys. Although the fabric choices are stur
My dog breaks everything, should I buy the toy?
Our toys have withstood a lot of testing with many different dogs. That being said, we can’t guarantee that your dog won’t be able to destroy our toys.
Why can’t I choose the color of the Crafty toy?
Each toy is unique and made based on the materials that are available. Our Crafty toy is made with used Jeans, which come in a variety of colors. The used climbing rope also comes in a variety of colors, so every purchase will be a small surprise!
Why are the toys so expensive?
Our toys are made by a small producer in Estonia, using only recycled materials. The nearby production in Europe is by default more expensive than producing further abroad. Working with recycled materials is also more challenging in sourcing, but als