# Cuddly Upcycled Teddies Mr. TEDI Gives Old Shirts a New Snuggly Purpose By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-tedi References: [blog.gessato](http://blog.gessato.com/2011/08/03/cuddle-up-with-mr-tedi/) & [mrsjermyn](http://www.mrsjermyn.com/collection.html) If you have an old shirt that you're thinking about throwing out, send it to Mrs. Jermyn first and let her transform it into the adorable Mr. TEDI. Mrs. Jermyn is a talented artist/designer who has found better use for shirts that aren't being worn anymore. She decided to make [teddy bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-date-bears) out of them which she dubs Mr. TEDI. Each of these [adorable stuffed toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs) are made from 100% [re-purposed shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/son-of-a-tailors) which should be a hit among the eco-friendly crowd. The colors depend on the apparel itself, so you may either get simple one-tone themes or a wonderfully plaided teddy bear. All the items have their own personal name too, but if you want to name it yourself I'm sure you can do it too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Products:** Creating new products by repurposing old materials. - **Eco-friendly Accessories:** Designing accessories that are made from sustainable materials. - **Personalized Stuffed Toys:** Offering customizable options for stuffed toys to add a personal touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Fashion:** Creating clothing and accessories using environmentally friendly methods and materials. - **Arts and Crafts:** Exploring innovative ways to create unique and customized items. - **Children's Toys:** Developing new and creative toys that engage children's imagination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Teddy Bear-Centric Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-2.md) - [AI-Powered Teddy Bear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tedi.md) - [Recordable Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubido-factory.md) - [Man-Sized Cuddly Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-bear-puffy.md) - [Poem-Sharing Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-bears.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-stuffed-animals.md) - [AI-Powered Plush Teddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma.md) - [Surplus Fabric Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry.md)