What are fursuits?

Fursuits are costumes that people commission or make themselves. Fursuits can be expensive, costing up to 1 million or more Icelandic króna, and they are not easy to make; many are made by hand, as some parts are difficult to assemble with a sewing machine. There are a few makers in Iceland, for example, Huffle_160 and Abby FennecAlso you can meet makers on this Discord server Icelandic Fursuit and Cosplay makers.

Fursuit care:

Fursuits also require a lot of care, and you need to brush your suit and wash it regularly, as fursuits can be very warm to wear. Additionally, people need to wear Under Armour while fursuiting. You can also purchase cooling vests from EZCooldown, which are really comfortable and helpful for staying cool while suiting. And you also need to remember to keep hydrated while suiting because heat strokes are common.

Fursuit Making:

Supplies you need for fursuit making are

  • Hot glue

  • Foam (Vogue)

  • Fabrics like faux fur, minky, or pleather for paw pads and nose also Spandex or something similar for lining and Fleece for eyeliner (HowlFabrics, FursuitSupplies, BigZFabric)

  • Sewing machine (optional)

  • Thread and curved needle