Fursuit care guide
Grooming
• Use a slicker brush or pet brush for long-haired characters.
• Use a bristle brush for short-haired characters.
• Groom the fur before and after each use.
• Use a bristle brush for short-haired characters.
• Groom the fur before and after each use.
Quick Cleaning and Disinfecting:
• Mix equal parts water and alcohol in a spray bottle.
• Spray the solution inside and outside the suit (head, hands, body, etc.).
• You can also use an aerosol disinfectant (e.g., Lysoform).
• Brush and air dry in a ventilated area.
• Store in an enclosed space.
Storage
• Minipartials and partials: Store in a plastic container, bag, backpack, or suitcase.
• Fullbody suits, armsleeves, and long tails: Hang from a perch to prevent wrinkles.
• Store in an enclosed space with moderate temperature and humidity.
• Fullbody suits, armsleeves, and long tails: Hang from a perch to prevent wrinkles.
• Store in an enclosed space with moderate temperature and humidity.
Washing
• Machine-washable items: handpaws, armsleeves, tails, indoor feetpaws, bodysuits, padding.
• Use a neutral liquid laundry detergent. Avoid washing powder and detergents that leave residue.
• Do not use laundry whiteners. Use a prewash stain remover for white parts or stains.
• Add a small amount of fabric softener if fur is rough.
• Do not iron or wash with hot water.
• Wet fur is heavy; check washer weight specifications before washing.
• Brush the entire suit in the direction of the fur after washing and hang to dry.
• Use a neutral liquid laundry detergent. Avoid washing powder and detergents that leave residue.
• Do not use laundry whiteners. Use a prewash stain remover for white parts or stains.
• Add a small amount of fabric softener if fur is rough.
• Do not iron or wash with hot water.
• Wet fur is heavy; check washer weight specifications before washing.
• Brush the entire suit in the direction of the fur after washing and hang to dry.
Drying
• Handpaws: Hang from the wrist with fingers pointing down.
• Armsleeves: Unbuckle and hang separately from the elastic strap.
• Tail: Hang from the elastic belt straps.
• Indoor and outdoor feetpaws: Hang from the ankles or rest on tiptoes.
• Bodysuit: Hang from the shoulders.
• Padding: Squeeze out excess water and hang to dry.
• Use clothes pins on seams to avoid marks on the fur.
• Use a hairdryer or fans to speed up drying.
• Ensure the suit is completely dry before storing to prevent fungus growth.
• Armsleeves: Unbuckle and hang separately from the elastic strap.
• Tail: Hang from the elastic belt straps.
• Indoor and outdoor feetpaws: Hang from the ankles or rest on tiptoes.
• Bodysuit: Hang from the shoulders.
• Padding: Squeeze out excess water and hang to dry.
• Use clothes pins on seams to avoid marks on the fur.
• Use a hairdryer or fans to speed up drying.
• Ensure the suit is completely dry before storing to prevent fungus growth.
Cleaning the Head:
• Hand-wash only.
• Use a stain remover for white parts or stains.
• Dampen the outer part of the head with water.
• Add detergent slowly and create foam.
• Rinse thoroughly, squeezing out excess water from ears and cheeks.
• Brush and air dry in a ventilated area.
• Use a stain remover for white parts or stains.
• Dampen the outer part of the head with water.
• Add detergent slowly and create foam.
• Rinse thoroughly, squeezing out excess water from ears and cheeks.
• Brush and air dry in a ventilated area.
Cleaning Outdoor Feetpaws and Sandals
• Sandals: Wash with a brush and soap. Rinse and air dry out of direct sunlight.
• Feetpaws: Wash with the same detergent and method as the head. Brush the soles, rinse, and air dry.
• Feetpaws: Wash with the same detergent and method as the head. Brush the soles, rinse, and air dry.
Troubleshooting:
• For any damage, stains, or other issues, contact the creator for assistance.
