>>648559Fursuits are animal costumes. Fursuits can be worn for personal enjoyment, work or charity.
The term "fursuit" is believed to have been coined in 1993 by Robert King[1] and is usually used to describe custom-made animal costumes owned and worn by cosplayers or members of the furry fandom, commonly known as "furries"; a furry who wears a fursuit is called a fursuiter[citation needed]. Unlike mascot suits, which are usually affiliated with a team or organization, fursuits represent a stand-alone character. Although those outside of the fandom typically refer to them as costumes, many furries prefer to refer to them as fursuits due to them typically being a personal expression instead of a costume.
Fursuiters may adopt another personality while in costume for the purpose of being their fursuit character. Fursuits are typically sold online by commission or auction, but can also be sold at conventions.
