Mascot Costumes

Ever wondered what it takes to design a comfortable mascot costume? Probably not. For most of us the word Mascot brings visions of football games and some big, weird looking animal walking around acting silly.

2.Mascots have fans just like the teams they represent do. When they come on to the stage or field, they receive cheers and support as well. Most teams can be identified by their mascot.

3.Most mascots are there for amusement. The amusement is provided before the game, during breaks or to liven things up a bit. It is possible that some individuals attend events just to see the mascot. These team representatives can bring fans out of their misery if the team isn't doing to good. There are times when the antics are so hilarious that the mascot is talked about more than the game.

.Mascots make their job look easy when in reality; the costumes are often hot and heavy. When choosing someone to be a mascot, they have to be thought of because of the construction of the costume.



5.Light weight mascot costumes may be purchased by teams whose budget is quite large. These costumes, made of the lighter material, often allow the one wearing them to move and breathe easier. When selecting a construction, the length of time it can be worn and how well someone can move in it needs to be considered. Those chosen to be mascots must be agile and strong.

When developing the costume, weather conditions need to be taken into consideration. The costume needs to have the ability to add or remove material when necessary to keep the mascot cool or warm.

The materials that you are going to need, if you are going to create and sew one on your own; are the same that you would need for any sewing project. Take into account that the suit needs to big enough to allow for air flow around the person wearing it; use polyester fill to make the costume appear bigger than life; Velcro allows for ease when putting the costume on or off; and fiberglass or cardboard for the head.

Most of these costumes can only be worn for forty minutes. Those wearing these costumes need to be well hydrated and have someone to assist them at all times. Depending on the crowd and the event, more than one person may be needed.