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memory bears

We're the ORIGINAL Memory Bear and Oprah's Favorite Thing.

Your clothes have memories. We help save them. Our memory bears are created entirely from your clothes to remember the special moments and people in your life. Handmade since 2003 in our Pennington, NJ studio.


It's Easy to Have a Memory Bear Made With Your Clothes

Place your order, then we email shipping instructions

Choose + send us clothes that hold special memories

In a few weeks, you'll receive a memory bear made entirely from your clothes!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why have a memory bear made?

  • Tangible Connection: They provide a physical connection to special moments and people (baby clothes, team gear, fave t-shirt)
  • Celebrating Milestones: A memory bear can commemorate important milestones or events when it's made from clothes worn then.
  • Comfort and Support: For those coping with loss, a memory bear can be especially helpful for grieving children and adult and a significant source of comfort. 

How Many Clothes Do I Need?

We only need 1 adult-sized article of clothing to make your memory bear (Simple Memory Bear), and can use up to 5 in one bear (Original Memory Bear)

For baby clothes, we need 6-12 articles of clothing (My First Memory Bear)

What Type of Clothes Work Best?

The best clothes to use for your memory bear are the ones that bring back the best memories!

That said, the best clothes to work with are cotton, cotton-blend, t-shirts, pants.
For safety reasons, we cannot add buttons to memory bears.

What Clothes NOT to Send

We can use almost any type of clothing for your memory bear EXCEPT:

- Anything thick or bulky
- Thick coats or outerwear
- Any clothes that are soiled, stained or with strong smells
- Loose-weave material like crochet or lace

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How Long Does It Take to Make?

It takes about 6-8 weeks to make your custom bear after we receive your clothes.

From Sept - Dec, it takes 8-10 weeks due to the high volume of holiday orders we receive.

Contact us if you need your bear complete by a specific date.