Fursuit Care
A fursuit is a long-term investment. Without proper care: fur mats, backing fabrics degrade, and bacteria grows inside the fabric. A maintenance routine is required for longevity.
Logistics & Transport
> EST. TOTAL: $310.00
Range: $250 - $350
Airline checked bag total size limit is 62in (158cm).
PELICAN 0340 DIMENSIONS:
• Exterior: 20.5 x 20.5 x 19.25in (52.1 x 52.1 x 48.9cm) 60.25in (151cm) total
• Interior: 18.00 x 18.00 x 18.00 in (45.7 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm)
• Exterior: 20.5 x 20.5 x 19.25in (52.1 x 52.1 x 48.9cm) 60.25in (151cm) total
• Interior: 18.00 x 18.00 x 18.00 in (45.7 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm)
HEAD LIMIT:
If a fursuit head exceeds 18 inches horizontally (X/Z axis), airline compressed storage may damage the head. Foam and TPU bases can be compressed for several hours without deformation, but Resin and PLA are likely to deform from pressure.
Smart Tags
- Tracking device for luggage and fursuits, location is traced via supporting devices to triangulate position. Most common smart tags are Apple, Samsung, and Tile
Luggage Tags
- Identification tags that can be attached to straps and holes in suitcases to add ownership details when looking for checked baggage.
Stickers
- Stickers to provide customization upon checked baggage, to prevent luggage identification issues.
Vacuum Seal Bags
- Use to compress the fursuit garments for travel.
- Warning: Compressing a fursuit head can cause damage.
Electric Air Pump
- Inflates/deflates vacuum seal bags.
Suiting Complements
> EST. TOTAL: $179.00
Range: $150 - $200
Necessities for fursuiting
K/N95 Mask
- Covering the mouth and nose prevents moisture spread within the fursuit head.
Spandex Suit
- Wicks moisture from the wearer, keeping them dry. Protects the fursuit from sweat exposure.
Spandex Gloves
- Wicks moisture from the wearer's hands, keeping them dry. Protects the fursuit paws from sweat exposure.
Electric Air Duster
- Cools fursuit wearer by blowing outside air into fursuit cavity.
Open Top Spanker
- Allows holstering electric air duster.
Round Cord Lanyard
- Creates necklace to hold spanker and holstered electric air duster for convenient use.
ID Badge
- Character name or artwork. Typically commissioned.
ID Badge Holder
- Allows fursuiter to carry name ID. Typically part of commission.
Cleaning Supplies
> EST. TOTAL: $258.00
Range: $200 - $300
Ventilation keeps fursuits clean.
Motorcycle Helmet Blower
- Allows fursuit head to be ventilated after usage to remove excess moisture with ambient airflow.
Cutout Wig Stand
- Keeps fursuit head upright.
Wetsuit Rack Dryer
- Removes moisture from body suit while hung on clothing rack with ambient airflow.
Garment Electric Dryer
- Dries moisture through ambient airflow.
Slicker Brush
- A pet brush with plastic tips. Used to straighten fur. Brush gently to avoid damage. Do not use wire brushes the fursuit will be damaged.
Microfiber Cloth
- For cleaning plastic materials without scarring. Do not use paper towels or non-lens cleaner. Abrasives or chemicals can damage the plastic.
Disinfectant Spray
- A scented isopropyl alcohol medium to sanitize the inside of the fursuit.
Total Gear Investment
> CUMULATIVE GEAR ESTIMATE
Maintenance and transportion supplies will likely range between $500 and $1,000. Costs can be reduced or raised in each individual category, but the recommended products have established reliability and positive reviews.
> MARKETPLACE SOURCING
Specialized supplies typically have a premium on independent storefronts. The most competitive baseline pricing is found on platforms like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and AliExpress.
DIY Disinfectant Spray
Commercial sprays are diluted with potentially damaging chemicals. For cost and safety reasons, make your own spray with isopropyl alcohol and skin-safe fragrance oil.
> MIXTURE RATIO:
• Base: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
• Scent: 1ml of IFRA-compliant (skin-safe) fragrance oil per 1 fl oz of isopropyl.
> Why 70%? This alcohol ratio permeates bacteria more effectively than higher concentrations that evaporate more quickly. Higher ratio can also damage the lining of the suit.
• Scent: 1ml of IFRA-compliant (skin-safe) fragrance oil per 1 fl oz of isopropyl.
> Why 70%? This alcohol ratio permeates bacteria more effectively than higher concentrations that evaporate more quickly. Higher ratio can also damage the lining of the suit.
> APPLICATION PROTOCOL
Only spray inside the fursuit. Disinfectant spray sanitizes the interior lining and padding that have direct exposure to sweat. Do not spray exterior fur, alcohol can degrade synthetic fibers over time.
> SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Only use IFRA compliant fragrance oils. The suit lining rests against your skin, non-compliant oils can burn your body.