Custom Mascot Costume Maker for Global Brands and Sports Franchises
A custom mascot costume maker trusted by professional sports franchises, universities, and global brands for over 43 years of manufacturing craftsmanship.
Collaborative, Comfortable, Timely
Decades of Craftsmanship, Built to Deliver at Scale
Every IMC costume starts with a physical maquette sculpture — a scaled model that translates flat character art into an accurate 3D form before a single stitch is sewn. It’s a level of process most mascot manufacturers skip, and it’s exactly why organizations ordering multiple identical units can trust that every costume matches the last. It’s this process that has made IMC a trusted mascot costume maker for organizations that need every unit to match perfectly, order after order.
Four Steps to Designs and Costumes Developed in Two to Twelve Weeks
Every step accounts for performer comfort and safety, including guidance consistent with OSHA’s heat illness prevention standards for anyone working in enclosed protective gear.
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Needs Assessment and Design Considerations
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Creative Illustrations and Proposal Development
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Costume Design and Fabrication
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Quality Review, Client Approval and Delivery
We’re the mascot costume maker that transforms your popular character design into a mascot costume flows through several stages including:
- Design and Production Workorder Development
- Scheduling and Materials Procurement
- Costume Construction – Sculpting, Finishing, Sewing, Logo Embroidery
- Mid Production Customer Review
- Completion, Quality Inspection and Delivery
Maquette Character Sculptures
IMC creates maquette sculptures for specific projects, helping our clients and our designers translate two-dimensional artwork into three-dimensional custom made mascots!
Premium, Custom Made Mascots Built to Perform
Every custom made mascot IMC produces is engineered for the demands of frequent, high-visibility use — built once, right, and built to last across every appearance.
Built for Bulk: Multiple-Unit Production
As a mascot costume maker built for scale, IMC starts every unit from the same maquette and production workorder — so multiple costumes of the same character come out consistent, not slightly different from one build to the next.
Need five identical mascots for a touring roster, or matching costumes across every team in a league? Because every IMC costume starts from the same maquette and production workorder, multiple units of the same character come out consistent — not slightly different from one build to the next. Organizations ordering more than one unit receive volume pricing built for scale.
Engineered for Frequent, Heavy-Duty Use
The build quality of International mascot costumes is superior.
- Built to last up to 10 years with proper care
- Durable closed cell Plasti Zote foam construction
- Lightweight - 15 and 20 lbs or 7 to 9 kg
- Built for frequent use
Have our creative team bring your mascot character to life!
FAQ: Mascot Costume Maker
How long does it take to build a custom mascot costume?
Most costumes are completed in two to twelve weeks, depending on design complexity — from initial concept sketches through final fabrication and delivery.
Can you build multiple identical mascots for our organization?
Yes. As a mascot costume maker specializing in bulk and touring programs, IMC can produce multiple units of the same character with consistent accuracy — ideal for touring rosters or leaguewide mascot programs. Volume pricing is available for bulk orders.
Does a performer need to be a certain size to wear an IMC costume?
IMC costumes accommodate a wide range of performer sizes. They recommend a 4” variance in performer height range (ex: 5’6” – 5’10”) for each costume. They have produced costume for performers ranging from 4’ in height to as tall as 6’6”.
How much do your mascot costumes weigh?
A typical IMC costume weighs between 15 and 20 lbs or 7 to 9 kg.
What materials are your costumes made from?
IMC pioneered the use of closed cell Plasti Zote foam costume construction over 25 years ago. This lightweight foam is combined with variety of soft open cell foam products and synthetic fabrics to create attractive, durable and easy to maintain mascot costumes.
How long do IMC costumes last with regular use?
Typical IMC costumes will last for several years (5-10 years) when properly maintained.
Are professional mascot costumes lightweight, breathable, and durable?
Costume weight varies by design, with a typical IMC costume weighing between 15 and 20 lbs (7–9 kg) — light enough for extended performer wear while built to hold up under frequent, high-visibility use.
What is visibility like from inside a mascot costume?
IMC costumes incorporate a variety of performer vision options and are designed to provide maximum performer mobility. Performer and performance safety are a top priority in every IMC costume design.