Loofah cat toys wholesale: shapes, packing and how to sell them
Our loofah cat toys are cut from dried loofah gourd into shapes 11.5 to 15 cm long, including two cat shapes, Cat and Kitty. They are vacuum-sealed 1, 2 or 3 to a bag with your tag inside, and the minimum is 50 pcs per item. They are light, so they add a cat range to a coffee wood or hemp order without adding much weight.
- For pet shops, importers and Amazon sellers
- Loofah toys for cats
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What a loofah cat toy is
Loofah is a gourd that grows on a vine. We leave the gourds to mature 6 to 9 months, sometimes longer. The dried gourd is then cut into shapes. The toy is one material, cut to shape.
Because it is a natural material, every piece looks slightly different in colour and texture. Say so on the listing or shelf card, and customers will expect it. The full route from field to bag is in loofah pet toys, from the field to the finished toy.
Which shapes to stock for a cat range
Our current shapes are Teddy Bear, Fish, Cat, Kitty, Bone and Duck, 11.5 to 15 cm long depending on the shape.
- Cat and Kitty are two different shapes. If you want both, order and list them as separate items, and check the shape in each bag when the goods arrive.
- Fish sits naturally in a cat aisle too.
- Teddy Bear, Bone and Duck fit a mixed display.
The shape name says what the toy looks like, not which pet it is for. Which pets enjoy which shape, and how long a toy lasts in play, we would rather you learn from samples than from our adjectives.
A shape of your own is possible, but it needs a cutting mould, so discuss it with us before you plan a range. Mould costs are not refundable.
How the toys are packed
Packing decides what your customer sees first, so it is worth agreeing in detail before the order.
| Item | What we do |
|---|---|
| Bag | Vacuum-sealed, 1, 2 or 3 pieces per bag |
| Your tag | Inside the bag, placed before sealing. Our standard is 5 × 9 cm, kraft or eco cardboard; other sizes can be printed |
| Size sticker | On the outside of each bag |
| Barcode | You create it (Seller Central, or your own UPC/EAN), one per size; we print it |
| Box (optional) | A kraft box 14.8 cm high × 13.8 × 3.5 cm for a loofah piece |
Keep the toys in the sealed bag until sale: loofah is a plant fibre, and plant fibre that stays damp can go mouldy. If you sell on Amazon, where the warning and barcode go on each bag is set out in FBA prep for natural pet toys.
Designing your tag or box is a paid service, quoted with your order. If you already have artwork, we print to your file.
Minimum order and lead times
The minimum is 50 pcs per item, and sizes can be split within that. Production time for plain goods is counted from the day we receive your deposit:
- 50–200 pcs: 8–10 days.
- 200–1,000 pcs: 10–15 days.
- 1,000–5,000 pcs of loofah: 30 days.
Orders with your own label, tag or box are timed once we have seen your design file. Loofah can ship in the same order as our other lines; how that works is on mixed orders.
How to display and sell loofah for cats
Loofah toys look quiet on a shelf: pale and natural. The customer needs to understand what they are looking at. A few practical ideas:
- Offer singles and sets. With 1, 2 or 3 per bag you can sell a single Cat shape and a set of 2 or 3 at a higher order value. How sets work on Amazon is in set 2 and set 3 bundles.
- Tell the material story on the card. "Cut from a dried loofah gourd grown in Vietnam" is short, true and specific.
- Show the variation. Photograph or display two pieces of the same shape side by side, so the natural differences look intended.
- Keep the claims simple. A play toy, not food. No "cleans teeth", no "safe if swallowed".
Once you have ordered, we take a set of photos of your goods for you to use. Before an order, use your own photos of the samples.
The safety and testing questions buyers will ask
Retail customers will ask whether loofah is safe for cats. We know of no veterinary study on it, so we do not call it safe, and we suggest you do not either. Give the owner practical advice instead: supervise play, remove the toy once pieces come off, throw away loose bits, and contact a vet if a cat may have swallowed part of a toy. The longer answer, with a vet-manual note on string-like objects and cats, is in is loofah safe for cats?
On testing: we hold no lab test for loofah. Our SGS heavy-element test report covers coffee wood only. If your market or retailer needs a test for loofah, tell us before ordering; a new test is paid by the buyer who needs it.
Questions buyers ask about loofah cat toys
What is the minimum order for loofah cat toys?
50 pcs per item, and sizes can be split within that. Loofah can ship in the same mixed order as our other lines.
Are Cat and Kitty the same toy?
No. They are two different shapes, so order and list them as separate items.
How are loofah toys packed?
Vacuum-sealed, 1, 2 or 3 pieces per bag, with a size sticker outside and your tag inside the bag. A kraft box is available as an option.
How long does production take?
For plain goods, 8–10 days for 50–200 pcs, 10–15 days for 200–1,000 pcs, and 30 days for 1,000–5,000 pcs, counted from the deposit.
Can you make a custom loofah shape?
Yes, with a cutting mould made for your shape. Discuss it with us first; mould costs are not refundable.
Are your loofah toys lab tested?
Not yet. Our only lab report covers coffee wood. If you need a loofah test, tell us before ordering; new tests are paid by the buyer who needs them.
See the shapes in your hand
Order a Cat, a Kitty and a Fish as samples: your first 3 are free, you pay the shipping.