Fursuit cleaning guide

Head:

1. Spray the inside of the head with a disinfectant spray. Avoid spraying fursuit eyes directly, both inside and out.
2. Use a mix of water with gentle detergent. Dip a cloth towel into the mix and gently start washing the head.
3. Soak a fresh towel in clean water and rinse off soapy mix.
4. Use a dry towel to take out as much water as possible to speed up the process of drying.
5. Remember to brush the entire head before leaving it to dry. I recommend brushing it every 2 to 3 hours to prevent it from waving.
6. If possible, use fan to dry your head.
Caution: Leaving head to dry on the sun may cause eyes to fade, or damage or fade the fur. Always use cold water for washing your fursuit

Body suit, feet and hand paws, tail:

1. Remove padding from the body suit or tail if it has removable stuffing. Place padding in separate bags and label them to avoid confusion during rassembly.
2. Turn the body suit inside out, and do the same for tail if possible. For any pieces that cannot be turned inside out, place them in a laundry bag or pillow case to protect the fur during washing.
3. Set the washing machine to COLD and GENTLE wash.
4. Use a gentle detergent, suitable for delicate fabrics.
5. Run the spin cycle to get as much water out of the fursuit parts as possible.
6. Brush every washed part and lay flat on a drying rack. Remember to brush everything every 2 to 3 hours to prevent fur from waving.
Caution: Leaving fursuit to dry on the sun may fade or damage the fur. Always use cold water for washing your fursuit. Hanging the fursuit on a hanger while it's wet may cause it to strech and loose its shape.

Duct Tape Dummy (DTD) Tips

Always use high-quality silver duct tape. While it may cost more, it significantly reduces the risk of the DTD failing and needing to be remade.
When wrapping, make sure the tape overlaps properly, ideally by about half of its width. This helps prevent gaps in the finished DTD and reduces the chance of holes appearing during the process. Any gaps or weak spots may affect the final fit of the fursuit.
While taping, it’s recommended to also cover the heels, a small portion of the hands, and a part of the neck. This helps clearly define the boundaries between different body parts.
After finishing the taping:
-Mark the knee positions
-Label the DTD with your nickname/name
-Draw and clearly mark the cutting lines
-Add alignment lines to help ensure everything is reassembled evenly later on
These steps help ensure the DTD is accurate and that the final fursuit fits as intended.