Fortunately, Schulte in Duisburg was already in existence!
In 1901 Reinhard Schulte had opened his own factory, weaving plush fabrics. Today his company is known throughout the world as "the Mecca for bear making fabrics". The name Schulte, Duisburg, has become synonymous with high-quality Mohair fabrics. Since their early beginnings Schulte and Steiff have remained in close commercial and private contact.
 

Steiff Teddies, which attract the highest prices at sales and auctions are almost exclusively made from the "Original Schulte Mohair".
 

And still today, Steiff Teddies which are made from genuine Schulte Mohair are a Guarantee for highest Teddy Bear Culture! Our long tradition, our "know how" developed by generations, and the newest production processes make it possible for Schulte to create fabrics every Teddy Manufacturer, Designer and Artist, -as well as collector-, loves and adores.       

Teddies made from the "Original Schulte Mohair" are precious escorts into the future. Faithful partners one always can rely upon.

Schulte Mohair is made from one of nature's finest sources for natural fibre, the Angora goat. This special fur is very long and naturally wavy. When sheared (this usually occurs twice a year) it is called mohair.

The term "mohair" is derived from the Arabian word "Muhayar" which literally means "the fabric of goat hair". Despite the name similarity there is no relation to the Angora rabbit.

Angora goats are a delicate animal and are very sensitive to temperature change.  This requires a dependable mild climate.  Summers not so hot that the meadows dry out and winters not too cold. In the entire world there are only three regions that
consistently meet these ideal conditions: Texas, USA, South Africa and Turkey.

100% Natural Fur Fabrics
"Made in Germany"

Reinhard Schulte, of Duisburg, Germany, are the world leaders in producing a superb range of woven fur fabrics. All aspects of production, from weaving, dyeing and finishing take place in their Duisburg factory.

Valuable fibres such as Mohair and Alpaca are meticulously checked through the entire production system to ensure that only flawless material leaves the factory.

For many decades Schulte have supplied Teddy bear manufacturers throughout the world.

As many of these Teddies are meant for small children the production of our fabrics has to be environmentally sound.

Only safe products are used in the dying and finishing processes.