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Fursuits are animal costumes that are sometimes associated with certain subgroups of furry fandom. They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans.[1] Similar to mascot suits, they allow the wearer to adopt another personality while in costume. Owners can spend less than one-hundred to many thousands of dollars on one fursuit, depending on complexity and materials used.[2] Frequently these items are sold at conventions, or online by either commission or auction. Many furry fans make their own using online tutorials or advice from newsgroups. Due to the delicate nature of these costumes, many require special handling while washing.

Most fursuits are directly comparable to costumed characters, similar in construction to the mascots used by companies, and walkaround characters used by theme parks and stage shows.

The term fursuit (believed to be coined in 1993 by Robert King)[3] can also refer to animal mascot costumes in general, as opposed to human or inanimate object mascots. The act of wearing a fursuit is usually referred to as fursuiting.