Fursuit Care Guide

Fursuit is a big investment. With proper care, it can look new and last longer.
This guide will help you with washing, drying, disinfecting, brushing, and storing your fursuit.

General Rules

  • Always use cold or room temperature water (20–30 °C max).
  • Never use heat, tumble dryers, or hair dryers.
  • Brush the fur regularly in the direction of the pile to prevent matting. 
  • Always disinfect after use.

Disinfection

  • Always disinfect your fursuit after each use.
  • Use a fabric-safe disinfectant without dyes.
  • You can also use our Arget & Lazuli Fursuit Spray, which disinfects and leaves a fresh scent.

Protogen Head Care

Small Stains

  • Avoid all electronics when cleaning.
  • Use gentle wet wipes for small dirt spots.
  • Clean visors with glass or lens cleaner, and always remove visor from the head first.
  • Check that no moisture reaches the electronics.

Deep Cleaning the Head

  • Light dirt: use wet wipes to gently clean the protogen. 
  • Heavy dirt: use a carpet cleaner or extraction vacuum.
  • Clean with cold water and mild detergent.
  • Always remove electronics before deeper cleaning. Never wet electronics.
  • Dry near a fan and brush every few hours.

Fursuit Head Care

Small Stains

  • Use gentle wet wipes for small dirt spots.
  • Clean eyes with a dry, soft cloth to avoid scratches.

Deep Cleaning

  • Clean with cold water and mild detergent.
  • Gently clean forehead, muzzle, and neck.
  • Use carpet cleaner or extraction vacuum.
  • Rinse thoroughly, gently squeeze out water (do not twist).
  • Dry near a fan and brush every few hours.
  • Brush fur during drying to keep it fluffy.
  • Never use heat or tumble dryers.
  • For eyes, use a wet wipe. Dab carefully. Do not scrub.

Paws, Tails, Armsleeves, Feetpaws

Small Stains

  • Use wet wipes or a damp cloth.
  • Brush the fur gently to refresh it

Deep Cleaning

  • Place in a large laundry bag for machine washing.
  • Wash cold on gentle cycle or hand wash.
  • Use mild detergent, avoid powders or harsh chemicals.
  • Air dry only, never use a dryer.
  • Brush regularly during drying.
Recommended slicker brush with plastic tip bristles, safe for brushing fursuits

We recommend buying a slicker brush with plastic tips.