Revive Your Mascot: Behind the Scenes of Costume Restoration

At The Mascot Lab, restoring a mascot is never just a clean and patch-up job, it’s a careful, character-led process. Whether it’s a beloved lion for a primary school, a club icon seen by thousands on match day, or a cherished character used across campaigns and tours, our aim is always the same: restore with precision, respect the story, and return every piece ready to spark joy again.

Bringing characters back to life, one stitch at a time. A look at the precision and care that goes into every restoration at The Mascot Lab.

Every costume we receive has been through something — seasons of hard wear, memories made, challenges faced. That’s why we treat each restoration as a craft, not a service. From detailed deep cleaning that draws out stains and smells without harming fabric, to foam repairs and fabric replacements, we approach each stage like garment archaeology: gentle, respectful, and exact.

We also offer complete refurbishments and design tweaks - perfect if your mascot needs a subtle update or a total reinvention. Accessories looking tired? We can remake or redesign. Is the headgear no longer safe or secure? We rebuild for fit, form and comfort.

Whether you’re a sports club, a school, an entertainment brand, or an individual creative, you can expect tailored quotes, photographic progress updates, and a sense of genuine care from the first enquiry to the final handover.

Because in our eyes, it’s not just a costume. It’s a character. And characters deserve to be looked after.