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Sid the Shark mascot at Sussex Cricket match after professional costume restoration by The Mascot Lab.

Trusted by Premier League Clubs
Expert Mascot Repair & Reinvention

Brought to you by The Mascot Lab
The UK’s Specialist in Mascot &
Character Aftercare

Fast. Discreet. Camera Ready.
Elite mascot care for clubs that take image seriously.

Signature Services

Choose your level of expert care.
From a light refresh to a full transformation, we offer three flexible services:

Why Refurbish Your Mascot

Because replacing a mascot or character costume doesn't always make sense —
for your budget, your brand, or the planet.


At The Mascot Lab, we help you get the most from the character you’ve already invested in — with expert repairs, deep cleans, and restoration.

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The Benefits of Refurbishment

🛠️ Save up to 60% vs. commissioning new
🎭 Retain character identity audiences know and love
🌱 A more eco-conscious alternative
🧼 Improve hygiene, performance, and longevity
🚫 Avoid sudden, show-stopping damage

Expert Craft. Proven Experience.

Because restoring a character costume can cost thousands - and that's not always necessary.

  • 🪡 15+ years’ expertise in costume fabrication for film, sport & live entertainment

  • 📦 Book online with nationwide courier service — simple, secure, stress-free

  • 🎭 Trusted by Premier League clubs & global brands who take their image seriously

  • 🔧 Every mascot fixed with precision & care — from deep cleans to full rebuilds

Close-up of pattern drafting during mascot restoration.
Close-up of fabric cutting on worktable during mascot restoration.

Why Teams Trust
The Mascot Lab

We send our Sid and Sandy Sharks Mascots to Charlotte every single year and we are always delighted with the service! This year we forgot to get them cleaned and Charlotte worked extra hard to ensure we had them back on time for our cricket matches, she went above and beyond once again! Plus, they look fantastic!

Jamie Burnett - Sussex Cricket

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Sussex Cricket Club logo.

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Bundles & Shipping

Make booking easier (and cheaper!) with these optional extras.

Perfect for two mascots or repeat clients.  

Save £100 when you book together.

Box, tape, liner + insured return courier - all sorted.

Already bought your Lab Duo Voucher? Head here to use it.

Our Story

At The Mascot Lab, every stitch tells a story. Founded by Charlotte Copeland since 2010, we specialise in restoring, redesigning, and reimagining mascots and character costumes with expert craft and deep care. From football stadiums to theatre stages, every project is a personal one — built on years of hands-on experience in costume fabrication for leading entertainment companies and film studios.

Whether it’s a full transformation, a deep clean, or a simple tune-up, we bring mascots back to life with the precision of a technician and the heart of a storyteller.

Sid the Shark shoes fully restored by The Mascot Lab.
Close-up of mouth-piece restoration for Sid the Shark.

Partner With Us

We work behind the seams with some of the UK’s best-known studios. If you’d like to outsource mascot aftercare, let’s chat.
Looking for a trusted repair partner? Let’s work together.

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Get In Touch

Get in touch with the studio to discuss your restoration, repair or redesign project.

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