Fursuit Care Guide!

Quick General Maintenance Tips

  • Brush Before & After Every Wear: Gently brush your fursuit to prevent matting and maintain the fur’s appearance, especially in high-friction areas. A Slicker Brush with rounded tips is highly recommended.

  • Use Disinfecting Sprays Carefully: Disinfecting fursuit sprays are great for freshening up, but avoid contact with the eye mesh.

  • Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Never use products made for hard surfaces or upholstery, like Febreze or bleach, as they can damage the suit over time and harm the wearer.

  • Wear Lycra Undergarments: I recommend wearing breathable lycra, such as Under Armour Heat Gear, under your fursuit to stay cool and keep sweat and oils off the suit.

  • Protect Your Face & Hair: A lycra balaclava will help keep hair and oils out of the fursuit head, maintaining cleanliness and comfort.

  • Limit Pressure on the Head: Avoid keeping your fursuit head squished for long periods (5+ hours) while traveling. Some light pressure is fine, but give the foam time to bounce back into shape before wearing.

  • Store Properly: Avoid storing your fursuit in non-climate controlled spaces like cars, attics, or basements. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight can cause glued pieces to loosen or warp foam.

Cleaning Your Fursuit


Bodysuits, Handpaws, Tails, & Feetpaws
For cleaning your bodysuit, we recommend hand-washing in cold water using a mild detergent designed for synthetic fabrics. A small amount of detergent is plenty!

  • Turn the bodysuit inside out and gently submerge it in the cold water/detergent mix. Handpaws don’t need to be turned inside out.

  • Firmly press and squeeze to work the detergent through, ensuring thorough cleaning. Rinse the suit at least 3 times with cold water to remove all soap residue—patience is key!

  • Once thoroughly rinsed, turn the bodysuit right side out and firmly squeeze out as much water as possible. If your washing machine has a spin-only cycle, this can speed up drying. Place handpaws and tails in a pillowcase to protect them during this cycle.

  • Brush the fur every hour as it dries to ensure it lays in the correct direction.

  • Make sure everything is completely dry before storing.

Fursuit Heads
Do not machine wash your fursuit head.

  • For spot cleaning, use a damp cloth and Folex, or a Bissell Green Machine for deeper cleaning. Always avoid the eye mesh.

  • Avoid fully submerging the head in water, as the thick foam is difficult to dry completely. After cleaning, rinse off all cleaning products.

  • Let the head dry fully by placing it near or ontop of a fan for optimal airflow. Even if the face fur is short, be sure to brush it after cleaning to keep the fibers looking neat.