I would recommend hand washing if it ever got dirty! A tub full of soapy water would work just fine. Squeeze with a towel to soak up as much water after and let air dry. My plushies do not need to be accurate. They're foxes with bird inspired markings and colors. None of them are accurate, lol. There wouldn't be half a neck seam. I would trim the whole thing. That was just a visual to show what the line looks like there and removed :) Not sure what bangs you're talking about? Unless you're referring to his forehead marking which I will make a poll for later!