Fill a tub or wash basin with COLD/COOL 1/3 of the way, or enough to lightly submerge the bodysuit.
Turn the body suit inside out and submerge in water. Wash by hand, paying attention to sweaty areas such as the under arms, groin, and small of the back.
Costumes (body, hands, feet, tail) can be machine washed on delicate/cold with high spin and the owner’s discretion.
Empty basin and rinse the suit thoroughly with cool water. Make sure to rinse all detergent out as if not done, the fur fibers may feel tacky after the suit is dry.
Lay the suit out flat, fur side out, to dry. Keep away from direct sunlight. Brush the fibers lightly during the drying process to keep the fur in top condition.
Placing fans over the suit while drying will speed the process. Drying may take up to 3 days.
HEAD, FEET, HANDS AND TAIL
The tail may be cleaned the same way as the body.
Hands can be spot wiped with baby wipes or washed like the body. The hands can be washed fur side out with no problem. Lightly scrub hand paws with your hands, drying the same way as the body.
Feet can be spot wiped also with baby wipes, or gently washed in water and Woolite.
When spraying the inside of the head, place a plastic bag or cloth over the eye sockets on the inside of the head as alcohol may damage the eye material.
Placing a small portable fan on the inside of the head helps excellently with drying and keeps the head fresh and sweat free at conventions.
Repairs
After some heavy wear, you notice a popped seam on your bodysuit. Popping a seam is not common, but it can happen. Like clothing, you may pop a seam at some time during the life of your costume. Don’t panic! Seams can easily be repaired with a whip stitch or ladder stich.
These costumes are wearable pieces of artwork. They cost a good amount, and with proper maintenance and care, can last a long time.
Remember; brush your costume before/after you wear it with a soft bristle brushed or a slicker brush to keep your costume looking clean and neat.
Put on the body suit (if applicable) first. Pull up to your waist.
If your tail attaches via a belt loop, loop the tail into the belt, then the belt through the body.
Put on feet paws and tuck underneath the ankles of the body suit.
Pull up body suit now, and zipper.
Pull the costume head gently over your own. To position, gently pull the muzzle or push on the top of the head until you find a comfortable fit.
Hand paw wristlets can be tucked under the body suit for a seamless appearance.
Have a handler gently brush out your suit.
Now you're ready to go!
